Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires19
- Vehicle speed control13
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Power train5
- Air bags4
- Suspension4
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Electrical system3
- Interior lighting3
- Structure3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 11 injuries and 12 deaths reported
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Recalls
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1998-1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCKS (B2500, B3000 AND B4000) EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY 4X2 AND 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE LINE COULD CONTACT THE MANIFOLD.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635771 | AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION SLIPPING, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733 OR P1762. *TT |
| 635031 | SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING A HOOTING, EEKING, OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEARS, WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT |
| 635027 | ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 635025 | CLICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 06-001-02 DATED 6/18/2002. *TT |
| 634439 | SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC |
| 634325 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC |
| 634322 | SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC |
| 628267 | SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK/PING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *JG |
| 628265 | SUBJECT REGARDING THUMPING NOISE/ BUMPING SENSATION. *JG |
| 620912 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOW(S) IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE. *TT |
| 618131 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE OR A NOTCHY FEELING DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. *JB |
| 618124 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *JB |
| 615642 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK SOUND OR PING TYPE NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT |
| 615638 | SOME 4X4 MODELS MAY HAVE A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DAMAGED. *TT |
| 615637 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *TT |
| 614123 | SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH IDLE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS). A SERVICE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN. *TT |
| 613410 | SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 11/1/99, MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE OR A NOTCHY FEELING DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TT |
| 612577 | INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT |
| 612576 | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HEATER AND / OR AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH FROM PANEL VENT MODE TO DEFROST MODE AT WIDE OEN THROTTLE ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOV. 15, 1999. *TT |
| 610553 | EXHIBITING A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT |
| 609954 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT |
| 609952 | CONCERNS OF A CLUNKING FELT ON SOME VEHICLES WITH A FIXED STEERING COLUMN WHEN APPLYING SIDE TO SIDE LOAD ON STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
| 609951 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT |
| 609946 | SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WD ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN THE ENGINE TORQUE IS INTIALLY APPLIED. *TT |
| 609943 | CONCERNS OF PAINT CHIPS ON QUARTER PANEL - REAR PAINT PROTECTION KIT AVAILABLE. *TT |
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