1998 Mazda B-Series Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (21 reports).

3Recalls
67Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your B-Series Truck?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 07V347Aug 7, 200776,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 99V062002Mar 31, 199922,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 97V186002Nov 6, 1997191 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 67 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires21
Vehicle Speed Control13
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Power Train5
Suspension4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Air Bags4
Structure3
Electrical System3
Interior Lighting3

What owners report

2022-10-28, Service Brakes
Mazdaspeed 3 turbo Vin:[XXX] ************************* Fuel pump EfI 400hp @ idel Turbo propultion not installed Cricket wireless broadband internet Connection.....? Swiage leakage: [XXX] [XXX] West covina sheriff dept. West covina ca INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2022-10-13, Tires
www.downeynissan.com Titan XD king cab Vin:[XXX]. Mazdaspeed 3 turbo Vin:[XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2021-09-30, Wheels
Report s as stolen from Santa Clarita ca newhall. Reporting to the chp.gov [XXX] ca tip line [XXX] Western general insurance, clabasas www.downeynissan.com Management LLC INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2018-07-08, Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 98 MAZDA WHICH IS MADE BY FORD....VIN STICKER ON THE DOOR STATES SUCH. SAME AS 98 RANGER. BOTH OF MY REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLES HAVE RUSTED OFF SO SEVERELY THAT THEY WENT THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE REAR END OF THE FRAME IS ROTTING OFF AND THE SPARE TIRE SUPPORT AND TIRE AS WELL. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES AND RUNS GREAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS MY REAR BUMPER COULD FALL OFF, THE SPARE TIRE COULD FALL OFF, AND THE FRAME ALREADY BROKE LETTING THE LEAF SPRINGS GO RIGHT THROUGH THE BED. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT FORD RANGERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND BEING A DANGER TO NOT ONLY THE PERSON DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ITS OCCUPANTS, BUT ALSO THE FOLLOWING CARS WHEN THE
2017-09-15, Unknown Or Other
HAVE ERRATIC SPEED SPEEDOMETER GOES UP AND DOWN AS I'M DRIVING CAN FILL POWER OF VEHICLE GOES UP AND DOWN. ALSO GAS MILEAGE HAS WENT FROM 20 MILES TO THE GALLON TOO 10 MPG. REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR BUT DIDN'T HELP

1998 Mazda B-Series Truck questions

Does the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (21), Vehicle Speed Control (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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