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1976-1998 · 12 model years

Dodge B Series Problems by year

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the Dodge B Series across 12 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (18), while 1976, 1978, 1990 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age199818 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
54
Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Fires
24
Injuries
1
Deaths
1

B Series complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
1998180016Electrical systemF
19972001Electrical systemC
19966011SteeringF
19957001BrakesF
199412023Transmission & drivetrainF
19921001Engine & coolingB
19901000Wheels & tiresA
19892011Transmission & drivetrainF
19882000Electrical systemB
19861100Body, doors & structureC
19781000SuspensionA
19761000Body, doors & structureA

Most common B Series problems

Dodge B Series recalls 1

Latest B Series complaints

1998 Dodge B SeriesSteeringBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge b series. The contact was reversing 5 mph when the front driver side and passenger side tires abnormally turned outward in different directions. The contact stated that the frame where the idler arm was mounted showed signs of extreme rust and corrosion. The failure caused the idler arm and frame to separate, compromising the steering. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the frame would need replacing at a cost of $5,000. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,248.

Filed Incident Steering · StructureNHTSA 10400799
1998 Dodge B SeriesElectrical systemFire

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area while parked. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 under hood fire incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10243805
1998 Dodge B SeriesElectrical systemFire

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area while parked. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 under hood fire incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10243797
1998 Dodge B SeriesElectrical systemFire

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the van while it was parked at a jobsite where he was working. He extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10243796
1998 Dodge B SeriesElectrical systemFire

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the van when he started the van to leave a jobsite. He extinguished the fire using dirt and the customer's garden hose. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10243791
1998 Dodge B SeriesElectrical systemFire

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. This van caught fire twice. This complaint is for the second fire which occurred a few months after daimlerchrysler repaired the damage from the first fire. Both fires originated in the abs module connector area. The driver smelled smoke while driving the van. He was near a verizon garage so he pulled in and notified the mechanic. The mechanic extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher...

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and removed the battery cable. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 incidents that occurred after the recall was performed. This is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation and action. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10243789

Questions about the Dodge B Series

Which Dodge B Series years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (18), 1994 (12), 1995 (7). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge B Series years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1976, 1978, 1990 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other B Series years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge B Series problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (21), body, doors & structure (5), brakes (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge B Series have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Dodge B Series model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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