- The problem
- Condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. Blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.
- The fix
- Dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Dodge B300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1979 Dodge B300 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1979 for the air conditioner. For comparison, the 1978 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical B300 year, for its age
#6 most complained-about 1979 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1979 Dodge B300 problems
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1979 Dodge B300 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
- Lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.
- The fix
- Dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1979 Dodge B300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I had travelled for about 25 miles @c.45 Mph with a load of c.3000 Lbs in the back of a dodge maxivan (school bus conversion) when the marshall 9.50R16.5Lt tire with the dot h2xlyc3e276 marking on it exploded after briefly accelerating to c.60 Mph. When this tire (on the left rear) exploded it left the entire tread laying in the passing lane of i90. Fortunately, no one was beside the vehicle at the time as I briefly lurched into the passing lane before safely coming to a stop on the right side of the highway,...
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after which I immediately retrieved the tread. Oddly, this was the newest tire on the vehicle (purchased c. Oct. 1996) While its mate on the same axle (all position m&s) was heavily checked around the bead. With no more than 20,000 miles on the tire the tread is still very deep. Given the age of the tire I am not expecting any compensation but it appears to me that there might be a defect in the tire design or construction that produced this tread separation. A search on the dot website reveals only one other tread separation on a tire of this description by marshal tire co.. My only motive is to let the mfg know that this incident has ocurred which might affect their quality control procedures in the future. I still have the remains of the tire if any pictures are needed.
Lt31x1050x16.5 Firestone radial atx on 6 occations in past year have blown out without warning at highway speeds.Have stopped driving vehicle and have not gone back to dealer as I must pay for part of the tire life for new ones and still have blow outs.( Dot number: tire size: 31105016.5 )
Dodge B300: every year compared
All B300 years1979 Dodge B300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Dodge B300 | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 1979 Dodge F40 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge M Series-Mobilhome | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge Dodge | 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 1979 Dodge B300
Does the 1979 Dodge B300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1979 Dodge B300: air conditioner (July 1979); lower arm (April 1979). 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 1979 Dodge B300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 1979 Dodge B300 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 2000 and the latest on June 7, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1979 Dodge B300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1979 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