MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge B Series

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1998 Dodge B Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:17.730Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge B Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998
1998: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19870
19881
19892
19901
19921
19949
19957
19966
19972
199818

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

15 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND. THE VAN IS DECLARED A "TOTAL LOSS".

NHTSA ODI report, 20080927

THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED OVER NIGHT. THE VAN IS DECLARED A "TOTAL LOSS".

NHTSA ODI report, 20080927

STRUCTURE

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 18 total reports mentions: steering.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 18 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 1998 DODGE B VAN WITH 70591MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER NOTICED A SMELL IN THE VEHICLE CAB AND SMOKE NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED INTO A VERIZON PARKING LOT AND WENT INSIDE TO CALL HIS MECHANIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040609

AIR BAGS

1 of 18 total reports mentions: air bags.

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COACH IS BUYING VANS AND CONVERTING THEM TO MOBILE HOMES. CONSUMER BOUGHT A 98-DODGE-B3500 WHICH WAS MODIFIED TO MAKE VAN A MOBILE HOME. THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE COVERS DO NOT FIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990406

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Dodge B Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge B Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge B Series?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge B Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.