- 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 B200 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Dodge B200 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 1980 for the frame and members. For comparison, the 1977 has 3 and the 1979 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical B200 year, for its age
#15 most complained-about 1978 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1978 Dodge B200 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1978 Dodge B200 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1978 Dodge B200
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
All 4 tires had the belt separate 1 blew out the side 2 had a 1 inch difference between inside and outside of tread one tire sounded like you were driving down the rumble strips on the highway and they all shook and I had a heat gun and when they went they were running at 190 deg and one tire had a hot spot of 310 deg all 4 tires had the same dot number. *Jb
Dodge B200: every year compared
All B200 years1978 Dodge B200 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Dodge B200 | 1 | 3 | D | |
| 1978 Dodge D100 | 1 | 5 | F | 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 B200
Does the 1978 Dodge B200 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1978 Dodge B200: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1978 Dodge B200?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1978 Dodge B200 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 1, 2007 and the latest on October 1, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1978 Dodge B200 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge B200 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 B200 years have the most complaints?
1977 (3), 1986 (2), 1978 (1). See every Dodge B200 year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 Dodge B200 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