Driving from albany ga to atlanta ga. Left rear tire blew out, van rose up on two wheels. Driver compensated and prevented rollover. Sidewall of tire disentegrated. Digital photos of tire available upon request.( Dot number: unknown tire size: 265/75r16 )
Vehicle safety record
1996 Dodge B250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 Dodge B250 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1995 has 7 and the 1997 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical B250 year, for its age
#202 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Dodge B250 problems
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No recalls for the 1996 Dodge B250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Dodge B250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 1996 Dodge B250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear driver's side parking lights overheated/melted inside lens, burnt hand of teenager, cause unknown. *Ak
REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED.
AXLE BEARING SEAL FAILED.
Dodge B250: every year compared
All B250 years1996 Dodge B250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Dodge B250 | 4 | 0 | C | |
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1,402 | 18 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1,167 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Neon | 621 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Intrepid | 515 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 199 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 167 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck | 35 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Dodge B Series | 6 | 0 | F | 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 1996 Dodge B250
Does the 1996 Dodge B250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Dodge B250 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 1996 Dodge B250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), lights (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Dodge B250 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 24, 1997 and the latest on September 5, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Dodge B250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1996 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