1994 DODGE B250
2 recalls, 46 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
94V139000 Aug 4, 1994
SEATS
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REMOVE THE ARMREST AND ADD A FOLDING ARMREST TO THE TWO FRONT SEATS.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 2, 2020
RECALL #970 WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED BY DODGE IN 2001. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 16, 2010
Incident date: Nov 23, 2009
OVER HEATING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 9, 2008
Incident date: Aug 29, 2008
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. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Jan 23, 2005
Incident date: Mar 25, 1994
PAINT DELAMINATION. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1994 DODGE VAN. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 30, 1995
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
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 ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 14, 2000
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 6, 1999
Incident date: Dec 2, 1999
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... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 30, 1999
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. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 17, 1998
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 16, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
EXTERIOR BODY PAINT BEGAN TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 15, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 15, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Feb 20, 1998
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Feb 20, 1998
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SEATS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 8, 1996
SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING COLLISION.(PHILADELPHIA AID REPORT)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1993
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISY.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
DOORS/WINDOWS LEAK WATER INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK FELL INSIDE DOOR, MAKING LOUD NOISE.
SEATS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
DRIVER'S SEAT FELL APART.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
DOORS/WINDOWS LEAK WATER INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
REAR/SIDE DOORS CRACKING LOOSE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTY.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
TOP OF VAN HAS CRACK IN IT.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 24, 1996
THE FRONT END SHAKES SO BADLY THAT YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 24, 1996
BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LEFT DOOR LATCH DEVELOPED STREESS CRACKS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: May 25, 1994
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEAR, ALSO NOISY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/TURNED AND REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 6, 1995
Incident date: Dec 4, 1995
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1995
REAR CAPTAIN CHAIRS IN THE REAR OF THE VAN, SEATBELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RETRACT, FT SEAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER REPLACED THE RETRACTOR. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. BESSY MOTORS IN MAINE REPLACED ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN.TT STEERING COLUMN HAD A LOT OF MEOVEMENT IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET, SOMETIMES SEEMED THAT IT MAY DROP IN CONSUMER LAP,DEALER PAID FOR THE PARTS AND CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FPR LABOR.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 30, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSED BY A FUEL LEAK. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 27, 1995
Incident date: Jul 27, 1995
REAR SEAT BELT RECALLL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS (95E-018). *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 10, 1995
Incident date: Mar 6, 1995
TWO CAPTAIN SEAT IN THE MIDDLE SEATBELT WILL NOT GO AROUND THE SEAT AND LOCK, WHEN SEAT IN FORWARD POSITION. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Apr 11, 1995
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH TAPPED BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SKIDDED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS GOT DTUCK AND FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
REPLACED FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS 3 TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
ABS BRAKES FAIL WHEN DRIVING ON WET GROUNDS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT IN TIME AND IT WILL DOWN SHIFT SUDDENLY. TT
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Dec 20, 1994
THE BASE OF PASSENGER SEAT IS CRACKED. AND THE BACK WINDOW IS CRACKED ALSO. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEATS
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Dec 20, 1994
THE BASE OF PASSENGER SEAT IS CRACKED. AND THE BACK WINDOW IS CRACKED ALSO. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEATS
Mar 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
ARMREST RECALL WAS DONE, NOW SEAT BELT CANNOT BE USED BECAUSE OF IT. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Mar 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
HEADREST RECALL NOT DONE DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 DODGE B250
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 2 | 46 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 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 |