- The problem
- The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "Head restraints."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
- The fix
- Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Dodge B250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1994 Dodge B250 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (7) and the seats & seat belts (6). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1994 for the head restraint. For comparison, the 1993 has 10 and the 1995 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical B250 year, for its age
#97 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Dodge B250 problems
Share of all 32 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1994 Dodge B250 recalls 2
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 factory mounted armrest on the driver and passenger door do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the armrests can create an impact hazard to vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Remove the armrest and add a folding armrest to the two front seats.
What owners say
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32 complaints about the 1994 Dodge B250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
Recall #970 was previously fixed by dodge in 2001. The same problem has occurred. *Tr
Over heating of transmission fluid that causes transmission to fail. *Tr
Noise was coming from front end, jacked van up and saw that right front portion of sub-frame is rusting away. I was also at a salvage yard this weekend and saw another 94 dodge van with the frame almost rusted completely away. *Tr
Driving on the ohio turnpike at 65 mph, the left rear tires belt separated and shredded damaging the inner fender and fuel intake tube. The tire was a bridgestone dueler apt p235-75r-15. Both tires on the right side had slits all along both edges of the tread and looked as if they were next. All 4 tire were replaced at 46k miles of a 60k warranty at my cost. *Jb
PAINT DELAMINATION. *JB
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1994 DODGE VAN. *NLM
Consumer states that the sending unit malfunctions,unable to know if tank has fuel or not,had sending unit replace several time, problem still accurs. Nlm
Engine failure was thought to be due to the oil pump. The van was at the mechanic the day before. The old engine was replaced on 3/6/98 with the following long block # r2850242 by the pleasant valley motors dodge dealer in brodheadsville, pa. This latest engine just broke down last night and is at the dodge dealer waiting to be looked at. If this is a similar problem I'd like to have the engines investigated. *Ak
Fuel tank developed cracks, resulting in fuel leakage. Dealer has replaced the fuel tank prior to this incident. Provide further details. *Ak
Fuel tank inlet grommet leaks fuel until about half of the tank is drained. This leaves a puddle of fuel under the rear of the car. Leak location is within inches of exhaust pipe. This is a major fire hazard and an environmental problem. Dealer only part. Auto parts store clerk after talking to dealer parts department said that the dealer employee reported that it is a fairly common part that is requested.
Connecting rod from the door lever to the locks keeps falling off, making it impossible to open the sliding door. Dealer has not seen vehicle. This has happened 3 times. *Ak
Front wiring harness shorted out, causing windshield wipers/air condioner/ radio and vcr speakers/rear upper stop light/remote control/side mirrors and courtesy lights to malfunction.
EXTERIOR BODY PAINT BEGAN TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF.
Paint is flaking off all around the body, mainly the hood and roof. The clear coat and paint peels away then the under coat peels.
Paint is flaking off all around the body, mainly the hood and roof. The clear coat and paint peels away then the under coat peels.
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
Seat track failed during collision.(Philadelphia aid report)
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISY.
Air conditioner leaks due to improperly assembled.
The front end shakes so badly that you lose control of the steering wheel. Please describe. *Ak
Bolts that secure the left door latch developed streess cracks. *Ak
Warped front brake rotors/turned and replaced. *Ak
Intermittent failure of the automatic transmission slips while driving up an incline. Tt
Rear captain chairs in the rear of the van, seatbelt retractors do not retract, ft seat had the same problem and dealer replaced the retractor. Tt
Steering column loose w/cause unknown. Bessy motors in maine replaced entire steering column.Tt steering column had a lot of meovement in the mounting bracket, sometimes seemed that it may drop in consumer lap,dealer paid for the parts and consumer was responsible fpr labor.*Jb
Dodge B250: every year compared
All B250 years1994 Dodge B250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Dodge B250 | 32 | 2 | F | |
| 1994 Dodge Caravan | 667 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge Colt | 18 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge B Series | 12 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge BR Series | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge B150 | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge B350 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge BR2500 | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1994 Dodge D Series(light) | 2 | 0 | C | 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 1994 Dodge B250
Does the 1994 Dodge B250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1994 Dodge B250: head restraint (September 1994); seats (August 1994). 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 1994 Dodge B250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (7), seats & seat belts (6), fuel system (4).
How many complaints has the 1994 Dodge B250 had?
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 6, 1995 and the latest on June 25, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Dodge B250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 5 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge B250 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 B250 years have the most complaints?
1994 (32), 1992 (11), 1993 (10). See every Dodge B250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1994 Dodge B250 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