Model year guide

1998 Mazda B 2500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mazda B 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1998 Mazda B 2500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Mazda B 2500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Mazda B 2500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Mazda B 2500 MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,890
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,450 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 10 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Mazda B 2500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,450
Fuel only$19,450
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Mazda B 2500 vehicles on record

Other Mazda B 2500 model years

1998 Mazda B 2500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Mazda B 2500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Mazda B 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Mazda B 2500 get?

The 1998 Mazda B 2500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (10 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.