Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1992 Dodge B350
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
520.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
416.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
312.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Fuel & Propulsion
312.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
312.5%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
Suspension
312.5%
Lights
14.2%
Steering
14.2%
Electrical System
14.2%
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.
Jan 1996peak 12Aug 2014
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
CONSUMER WAS SITTING INSIDE OF HIS TRUCK AND SMELLED SMOKE. HE WAS LOOKING IN FRONT AND NOTICE THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING SPEEDOMETER . THE FIRE SPREADED TOWARDS THE DASHBOARD/FRONT SEAT, AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BE ADVISED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE CONSUMER SAID IT WAS THE HEATER SWITCH THAT STARTED THE FIRE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR HIS DAMAGES. *AK
NHTSA complaint #828503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 65,000 milesST. Louis, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE B350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO INCREASE EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10626427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER WAS SITTING INSIDE OF HIS TRUCK AND SMELLED SMOKE. HE WAS LOOKING IN FRONT AND NOTICE THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING SPEEDOMETER . THE FIRE SPREADED TOWARDS THE DASHBOARD/FRONT SEAT, AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BE ADVISED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE CONSUMER SAID IT WAS THE HEATER SWITCH THAT STARTED THE FIRE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR HIS DAMAGES. *AK
NHTSA complaint #828503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR END FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitoba, UN
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #508543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REPLACED FUEL GAUGE.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
REPLACED LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
REPLACED SPEED SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR PICKUP PLATE.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
REPLACED FUEL PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REPLACED REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
REPLACED FUEL INJECTION MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REPLACED TERMINAL END OF A/C________________________________
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
REPLACED IDLER ARMS.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
REPLACED UNIVERSAL JOINTS.
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Euclid, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE DRUMS AND PIN KIT, BRAKES MAKING LOUD NOISE, DIFFICULTY BRAKING. TT
NHTSA complaint #978453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.