1998 Mazda B-Series Truck Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had a head gasket replace on this 1998 Mazda b4000 within 61,000 miles. The first head gasket replacement was 1-21-2008. Now the same thing seems to be happening at 78,100 miles are there any issues with this model? I only drive the truck to work and back which is only about 5 miles from my home. Also the front end suspension makes a loud squeaking/popping noise when you turn the steering wheel or hit a rough place in pavement. The key in the ignition buzzer keeps dinging after you take the key out of the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10452845, filed 2012-03, 78,100 miles“Interior light stay on after it rains or moisture is in the air. Had door switch replaced, work for about a year and then recur again. The interior light can only be shut off by taking out the fuse. The interior light get shoot that it can burn your hand if touched. This seems to be a ongoing problem with1998 Mazda b2500 trk. And for randers. It could possibly cause a interior fire.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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