Most common 1998 Dodge B Series problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge B Series complaints by model year
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What 1998 Dodge B Series owners say
Electrical system
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. While inside he was informed that his truck was on fire. He saw flames coming from under the hood, grabbed a fire extinguisher, extinguished the fire, and called the fire department. An investigation by an outside contractor, hired by daimlerchrysler listed the probable cause of the fire as an after-market heater blower motor yet the blower motor did not even get hot enough to melt a part number decal attached to the motor. All of the heater box area under the hood and under the dash is burnt and/or melted. Verizon has experienced many blower motor failures and blower resistor failures in this model vehicle. …
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the ABS module area. This van caught fire twice. This complaint is for the second fire which occurred a few months after daimlerchrysler repaired the damage from the first fire. Both fires originated in the ABS module connector area. The driver smelled smoke while driving the van. He was near a verizon garage so he pulled in and notified the mechanic. The mechanic extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher and removed the battery cable. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Dodge B Series a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 B Series rates average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the B Series at the same age. It is one of the best B Series years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge B Series?
The electrical system — 16 complaints, 89% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › front underhood. Next are the air bags (1) and body & structure (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge B Series have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Dodge B Series. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge B Series?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Dodge B Series years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge B Series problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 115,000 miles; 12% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.