Owners have filed 46 complaints
about the 1994 Dodge B250 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2020.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 88
Against the median year of the Dodge B250. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 11
2.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
125.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
125.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
125.0%
150,000+ miles
125.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 1995peak 8Jun 2020
Recalls on the 1994 Dodge B250
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
94V177000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
94V139000
SEATS
THE FACTORY MOUNTED ARMREST ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Agua Dulce, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSED BY A FUEL LEAK. TT
NHTSA complaint #971808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Goodyear, AZ
ENGINE
RECALL #970 WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED BY DODGE IN 2001. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #11330864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesFountain, FL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVER HEATING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.
NHTSA complaint #10325976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesDetroit, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT END, JACKED VAN UP AND SAW THAT RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF SUB-FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. I WAS ALSO AT A SALVAGE YARD THIS WEEKEND AND SAW ANOTHER 94 DODGE VAN WITH THE FRAME ALMOST RUSTED COMPLETELY AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10241633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Millington, TN
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE AT 65 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRES BELT SEPARATED AND SHREDDED DAMAGING THE INNER FENDER AND FUEL INTAKE TUBE. THE TIRE WAS A BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT P235-75R-15. BOTH TIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD SLITS ALL ALONG BOTH EDGES OF THE TREAD AND LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE NEXT. ALL 4 TIRE WERE REPLACED AT 46K MILES OF A 60K WARRANTY AT MY COST.
NHTSA complaint #10153852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 326 milesBurlington Township, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PAINT DELAMINATION.
NHTSA complaint #10107756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesGlen Gardner, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1994 DODGE VAN. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10018426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Paul, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONS,UNABLE TO KNOW IF TANK HAS FUEL OR NOT,HAD SENDING UNIT REPLACE SEVERAL TIME, PROBLEM STILL ACCURS. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8019845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palmerton, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FAILURE WAS THOUGHT TO BE DUE TO THE OIL PUMP. THE VAN WAS AT THE MECHANIC THE DAY BEFORE. THE OLD ENGINE WAS REPLACED ON 3/6/98 WITH THE FOLLOWING LONG BLOCK # R2850242 BY THE PLEASANT VALLEY MOTORS DODGE DEALER IN BRODHEADSVILLE, PA. THIS LATEST ENGINE JUST BROKE DOWN LAST NIGHT AND IS AT THE DODGE DEALER WAITING TO BE LOOKED AT. IF THIS IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM I'D LIKE TO HAVE THE ENGINES INVESTIGATED.
NHTSA complaint #722269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Norriton, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #858461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Charleston, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK INLET GROMMET LEAKS FUEL UNTIL ABOUT HALF OF THE TANK IS DRAINED. THIS LEAVES A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE REAR OF THE CAR. LEAK LOCATION IS WITHIN INCHES OF EXHAUST PIPE. THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM. DEALER ONLY PART. AUTO PARTS STORE CLERK AFTER TALKING TO DEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE DEALER EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT IT IS A FAIRLY COMMON PART THAT IS REQUESTED.
NHTSA complaint #715722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roswell, NM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONNECTING ROD FROM THE DOOR LEVER TO THE LOCKS KEEPS FALLING OFF, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #853491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Universal City, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
FRONT WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS/AIR CONDIONER/ RADIO AND VCR SPEAKERS/REAR UPPER STOP LIGHT/REMOTE CONTROL/SIDE MIRRORS AND COURTESY LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA complaint #538425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Puyallup, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
EXTERIOR BODY PAINT BEGAN TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF.
NHTSA complaint #538392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Puyallup, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF ALL AROUND THE BODY, MAINLY THE HOOD AND ROOF. THE CLEAR COAT AND PAINT PEELS AWAY THEN THE UNDER COAT PEELS.
NHTSA complaint #780509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Puyallup, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF ALL AROUND THE BODY, MAINLY THE HOOD AND ROOF. THE CLEAR COAT AND PAINT PEELS AWAY THEN THE UNDER COAT PEELS.
NHTSA complaint #780807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aransas Pass, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #528116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aransas Pass, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #528116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
SEATS
SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING COLLISION.(PHILADELPHIA AID REPORT)
NHTSA complaint #512355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISY.
NHTSA complaint #509267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT FELL APART.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
REAR/SIDE DOORS CRACKING LOOSE.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOORS/WINDOWS LEAK WATER INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTY.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOORS/WINDOWS LEAK WATER INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK FELL INSIDE DOOR, MAKING LOUD NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #507880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.