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#BS-1998-DODBSE-6E11

1998 Dodge B Series

Based on reports from 19 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
19
Crashes
0
Fires
16
Recalls
0
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 0 crashes, 16 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

15 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 120K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
2
30–60K
1
60–90K
7
90–120K
7
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (7 reports) • Median: 120K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical15 (79%)
Airbags1 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (5%)
Steering1 (5%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (5%)

1998 Dodge B Series: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 79% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge B Series, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 119,758 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 120K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge B Series, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge B Series, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge B Series, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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04
15
08
2
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Dodge B Series. Recent trend: decreasing.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Dodge B Series: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge B Series?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Dodge B Series is related to the electrical, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Dodge B Series reliable?
The 1998 Dodge B Series has 19 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Dodge B Series problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Dodge B Series have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1998 Dodge B Series according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge B Series problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 119,758 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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