no report yet
Front assembly: head restraint
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
1994 Dodge B250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge B250, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Dodge B250 has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Structure
4Power train
4Service brakes, hydraulic
4Seats
4Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts
3Visibility
2Suspension
2Latches/locks/linkages
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 Dodge B250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other B250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B250 median. How we score
'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What B250 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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
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.
Own a 1994 B250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.