1998 Mazda B-Series Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“With 80k on the truck the leaf spring mounts had become oxidized to the point of failure. When this happened my spring came through my bed. There is no body rust, or bed rust. After reading forums I am not the only one with the problem. With 90k on the truck the frame rust through and cracked. There was never a large problem with frame rust before 98 as I have two bronco it's. Ford must have changed steel because there are plenty of guys puzzled with the same problem. Thank you for your time stanley shaffer”
NHTSA complaint #10229740, filed 2008-06, 80,000 miles“A tire separation/blisting from inside of the sidewall on a 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, aftermarket equipment. Firestone notified. The failed tire was firestone wilderness ht. The tire was slowly going flat and showed bubbles from inside wall when the customer pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The right side door step moulding cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #867630, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsInterior lighting
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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