- 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
1971 Dodge B300 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1971 Dodge B300 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 9 recalls, the latest in March 1980 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical B300 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1971 Dodge B300 recalls 9
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
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No complaints about the 1971 Dodge B300 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge B300: every year compared
All B300 years1971 Dodge B300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge B300 | 0 | 9 | F | |
| 1971 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 3 | 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 1971 Dodge B300
Does the 1971 Dodge B300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 1971 Dodge B300: frame and members (March 1980); lower ball joint (March 1973); wiring (August 1971); disc (August 1971) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1971 Dodge B300 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1971 Dodge B300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge B300 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 B300 years have the most complaints?
1976 (2), 1979 (2), 1975 (1). See every Dodge B300 year compared.
What should I do if my 1971 Dodge B300 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