Monday, august 21st at approximately 0700 I was traveling south on interstate 680 at approximately 55 mph during morning rush hour when the left rear tire blew out. I contacted the california highway patrol freeway service patrol from call box cc 680 227 for assistance. The freeway service patrol arrived at 0713 and I was assisted by mr. J. Leary, a freeway service patrol employee.( Dot number: vdhf f3a tire size: p215/75r15 )
Vehicle safety record
1981 Dodge B150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Dodge B150 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical B150 year, for its age
#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Dodge B150 problems
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No recalls for the 1981 Dodge B150
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge B150. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1981 Dodge B150
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Dodge B150: every year compared
All B150 years1981 Dodge B150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Dodge B150 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1981 Dodge Ram | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge B250 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge D150 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Ramcharger | 1 | 1 | B | 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 1981 Dodge B150
Does the 1981 Dodge B150 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge B150 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Dodge B150?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Dodge B150 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2000 and the latest on August 30, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Dodge B150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge B150 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.
Which Dodge B150 years have the most complaints?
1999 (8), 1995 (4), 1994 (3). See every Dodge B150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Dodge B150 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