- The problem
- 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 experienced.
- The fix
- Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Dodge B100 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Dodge B100 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 1980 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical B100 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Dodge B100 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing.
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No complaints about the 1978 Dodge B100 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge B100: every year compared
All B100 years1978 Dodge B100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Dodge B100 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1978 Dodge D100 | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B200 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge D100 Club Cab | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1978 Dodge B100
Does the 1978 Dodge B100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1978 Dodge B100: frame and members (March 1980); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1979); anchorage (April 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Dodge B100 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Dodge B100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge B100 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Dodge B100 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data