1998 Mazda B-Series Truck Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,116miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, 6% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,116 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“I own a 1998 Mazda pickup, 2500 model. It has always been a florida vehicle. I did a front end suspension check, and found all 4 ball joints with deep rust, no rubber seals left other than brittle and cracked remains of the rubber boot around the joints. The rubber bushings on the front stabilizer assembly were also either totally disintegrated or missing. The mechanic told me the condition had been present for some time, the ball joints were badly worn, and catastrophic failure would have occurred within months. This vehicle was built by ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245218, filed 2008-10, 128,131 miles“Wilderness at p23575r15, original equipment with Mazda b3000 1998. Front two tires were wearing off from the sides at only 18,000 miles. Also, when driving at approximately 50 MPH and over, dip the vehicle and it will sway, making it difficult to control.”
NHTSA complaint #868096, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
3 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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