1992 DODGE B250
1 recalls, 13 complaints
94V177000 Sep 14, 1994
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect Description
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 9, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE DOES SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH. IF SOMEONE SUDDENLY CROSSES IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, HE WOULD BE HIT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 30, 2000
WIRING UNDER STEERING COLUMN OVERHEAT, CAUSING SMOKING AND MELTING OF PLASTIC COLLAR, WHEN BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR OVER A FEW MINUTES. VERY SIMILAR AS '94 TRUCK RECALL #00V135000. REPORTED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD WIRE HEATING WAS NORMAL.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
SPEED SENSOR PART HAD BROKEN TWICE. BOLT ATTACHING THE PIECE TO TRANSMISSION WOULD SEVERLY CRACK ACROSS IT INSTEAD OF UP & DOWN. DISTANCE SPEED SENSOR (SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER) PART WAS 5602.7014. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES & THE PART WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK THE BOLT CRACKED ACROSS ITS DIAMETER... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
SPEED SENSOR PART HAD BROKEN TWICE. BOLT ATTACHING THE PIECE TO TRANSMISSION WOULD SEVERLY CRACK ACROSS IT INSTEAD OF UP & DOWN. DISTANCE SPEED SENSOR (SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER) PART WAS 5602.7014. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES & THE PART WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK THE BOLT CRACKED ACROSS ITS DIAMETER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 20, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING OWNER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. WHEN VAN WAS CHECKED FOR THE PROBLEM, THE IGNITION SWTICH / FUSIBLE LINK AND CONNECTORS WERE FOUND BURNED. THEY WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jul 30, 1999
FAN MOTOR IS DRAWING TOO MUCH CURRENT WHEN A/C IS ON HIGH, CAUSING INSULATION TO MELT, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD.TSB REMEDY DOES NOT WORK.PART HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. SWITCH WAS SMOKING INDICATING IMMINENT FIRE HAZARD. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
PAINT IS PEELING ON SEVERAL LOCATION ON THIS VAN I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A LARGE PROBLEM WITH DODGE VEHICLES I AM CONCERNED THE WINDSHIELD MAY PULL AWAY WITH THE PEELING PAINT AND LOOSE BOND. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS THEY OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALVE A PAINT JOB BUT IT WAS NO FAULLT OF MINE THAT T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Jan 24, 1997
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 8, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH TO TURN OVER, ALSO A/C WINDOW BLOWER/POWER WINDOWS/PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED DUE TO BURNED TWO TERMINALS IN SWITCH.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 26, 1996
PURCHASE TRUCK THE FUEL GAUGE WAS REPLACE THREE TIME IS ON IT FOUR ONE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 26, 1996
PURCHASE TRUCK THE FUEL GAUGE WAS REPLACE THREE TIME IS ON IT FOUR ONE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 21, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN PARKED UPHILL VEHICLE ROLL DOWN INCLINE WHEN AUTO TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARKED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1993
THE REAR PASSENGER(CAPTAIN SEAT) THE RED RELEASE BUTTON BROKE IT IS THE PLASTIC. TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE B250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE87042
Opened: Aug 7, 1987 , Closed: Nov 9, 1987
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:HIGH UNDERHOOD AND EXHAUSTTEMPERATURES ARE A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CONCERN INVOLVING A VERY LIMITEDNUMBER OF VEHICLES OPERATED BY A FEW SEVERE SERVICE FLEET LOCATIONS.WEARE NOT AWARE OF ANY ACCIDENTS OR FIRES CAUSED BY THE CONDITION, AND WE DONOT CONSIDER IT ... Read more
DODGE B250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE B250 across all model years (1978, 1994).
20
Total Recalls
134
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
DODGE B250 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 1 | 13 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |