The battery may interfere with the hood inner panel at the front three cell vent cap of the battery.
1981-2001 · 13 model years
Dodge B150 Problems by year
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the Dodge B150 across 13 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 1981, 1990, 1991 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
B150 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 B150 problems
Dodge B150 recalls 6
Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
Certification labels contain incorrect vehicle weight ratings and/or tire and rim size selection data. Correct information is required to inform user of loading capabilities...
Piston within master cylinder may develop a seal leakage. This defect may result in intermittent loss of front wheel brakes.
Altered vehicles either do not have rear couch seat belts installed, violating federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, or have rear couch seat belts which do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt...
Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch...
Latest B150 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge b150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a loud unknown sound emitted from the vehicle as the steering control failed. The contact had to use excessive force to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle has not been diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,287.
The first time; the vehicle suddenly stopped running, had no brakes or power steering and my wife was barely able to safely coast to the side of the road. After catching our breath, it restarted on the second try. The next time it completely shut down I was driving and we were in traffic traveling about 65 mph, I quickly placed the shifter in neutral and tried the key and luckily it restarted. The next time the vehicle randomly shut down we were almost hit from behind and then nearly sideswiped while trying to...
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escape the traffic, and we waited nearly half an hour for the vehicle to restart. After replacing the fuel pump, the fuel pump relay, ignition wires, spark plugs, egr valve, crankshaft position sensor, oxygen sensors, and a whole bunch of other parts that I discovered may possibly be the problem- it still randomly shuts down whenever and wherever; but somehow always in traffic! This vehicle has low mileage and appears to have been maintained in an above average condition. Unfortunately, it is a rolling coffin, or would "deathtrap" be more appropriate. After thorough and extensive research I have discovered thousands of other disgruntled dodge owners that are experiencing precisely the same issue. I am amazed that absolutely no one has figured out the specific reason for the problem in fifteen years! *Tr
Bought this van used 3 years ago & what a hunka junk!! Not only did it have almost every problem listed on the internet (had to replace intake manifold gasket & pan, radiator, electric window "regulator", ball joints, tie rod ends, distributor, steering worm gear & box, plugged catalytic converter,etc, etc) but after $6,000 dollars-worth of work being done, the frame has rusted out to the point that the main steering arm bracket is about to break off & then, I'll lose any & all steering!! I really hope it won't...
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happen going down the freeway @70mph! The garage I had all the balljoints & tierod ends replaced at won't even look at it if I have a problem anymore due to liability because of the rusted out frame! I now have over $10,000 invested over the last 3 years & am "in too deep" to be able to get any money back (except junkyard price of $50!!) Since noone wants to buy it since it can't be fixed! I can't even get a metal fabrication shop to try to fix it as they're all scared of "liability" if the repair fails! I now have a fine-running nice van, but one that is unsafe to drive ... And...This is yet another common problem on these vans according to my search on the internet and yet another serious problem that the manufacturer (mopar) refuses to acknowledge or recall as the vehicle is "out of the warranty period"! Once again...Class action lawsuit anybody???? *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge 1500 ram van. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the steering rattled from the frame.The structure was rusted. The vehicle was towed due to the failure. The dealer was notified who stated the contact should call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge 1500 ram van. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for concerns of frame rust. The mechanic stated that the front end of the steering could detach from the vehicle as a result of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.The manufacturer was contacted and stated to the contact that they would not be held responsible for the repair. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge 1500 ram van. The contact stated that a local repair shop discovered corrosion on the front end of the suspension during inspection. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.
Questions about the Dodge B150
Which Dodge B150 years have the most problems?
Which Dodge B150 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge B150 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (8), body, doors & structure (6), brakes (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge B150 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Dodge B150 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