- The problem
- 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 assembly anchorages.
- The fix
- Missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Dodge B150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1982 Dodge B150 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1984 for the rear / other. For comparison, the 1981 has 1 and the 1983 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical B150 year, for its age
#19 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Dodge B150 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1982 Dodge B150 recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1982 Dodge B150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When driving steering wheel felled very loose, and failed to respond, causing poor vehicle control.Steering wheel box itself was leaking, and seal may have malfunctioned. Also, problem might be a design defect. Please provide any further details.*Ak
When applying the brakes, the vehicle's brakes failed. Please describe.*Ak
Dodge B150: every year compared
All B150 years1982 Dodge B150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Dodge B150 | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 1982 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Dodge Colt | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Dodge Dodge | 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 1982 Dodge B150
Does the 1982 Dodge B150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 Dodge B150: rear / other (March 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Dodge B150?
How many complaints has the 1982 Dodge B150 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 26, 1996 and the latest on July 16, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Dodge B150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1982 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