Recall #970 was previously fixed by dodge in 2001. The same problem has occurred. *Tr
Engine & cooling
Dodge B250 Engine problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge B250's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest B250 engine complaints
Shortly after purchase vehicle experienced motor and transmission fluid leakage accompanied by transmission problems. *Mjs
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
Fan motor is drawing too much current when a/c is on high, causing insulation to melt, resulting in a fire hazard.Tsb remedy does not work.Part has been replaced 3 times. Switch was smoking indicating imminent fire hazard. *Ak
Sr97-01. Brakes not stopping, jumping/stopping, extended stopping distance occurred, dealer contacted, brakes had to be machined at 12,000 miles. Also, transmission leaking and loose valve/catalytic converter is not operable, dealer is aware of the problem, problem still exists. Unusual wear and uneven wear on the tires in front of vehicle. Provide further information. *Ak
The conversion company drilled the converter into the fuel tank, causing the fuel tank to leak gasoline. *Ak
REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED.
Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data