Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
1971-1988 · 10 model years
Dodge B100 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Dodge B100 across 10 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 1977 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
B100 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.
Most common B100 problems
Dodge B100 recalls 14
The front rail extension may experience fatigue cracking near the area where the power steering gear attaches to the frame. If the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, steering system free play accompanied by metallic rattle noise will be...
Condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. Blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog...
The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.
Lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies", in that they do not have the capability of fitting certain adult passengers when the seat is in the full forward position.
Latest B100 complaints
Recalled front rail extension cracked causing loss of control. Consumer trying to have it fixed but dealer awaiting manufacturer's responce since application is out of scope.
Left front frame rail cracked due to fatigueness prior to/after recall repairs (80v-027). *Ak
Questions about the Dodge B100
Which Dodge B100 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1977 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1977 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Dodge B100 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge B100 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge B100 have?
NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Dodge B100 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