1993 Dodge B250 recalls & problems

The 1993 Dodge B250 has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints10filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 94V177000 · Sep 14, 1994 · 381 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Fix: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	4	2	—
Electrical system Ignition	2	0	—
Steering Hydraulic power assist system	2	0	—
Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	—
Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve); Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor	2	0	—
Structure Frame and members	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly	2	0	—
Power train Automatic transmission	1	0	—
Tires	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Jun 5, 2003 · 175,000 milesStructure › Frame and members
THE A-FRAME ASSEMBLY ROTTED OUT AT CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FRAME. THE MAIN FRAME HAD NO VISIBLE ROTTING. *AK CHRYSLER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN SALTY AREAS. THERE WAS NO RUST IN THE VAN. EVIDENCE OF RUST PROTECTION FROM THE FACTORY. *SCC *JB
Jun 8, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
FUEL TANK HAS PREMATURELY DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jun 6, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
A STRESS CRACK IN FUEL TANK CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PART WAS ORDERED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 28, 1997Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
THE CONVERSION COMPANY DRILLED THE CONVERTER INTO THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO LEAK GASOLINE. *AK
Mar 17, 1997Wheels
WHEEL WEIGHTS FLEW OFF DUE TO CORROSION.
May 1, 1996Electrical system › Ignition
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
Jan 19, 1996Vehicle speed control
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT
Oct 4, 1993Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
CONSUMER FEELS STUDS GOING INTO WHEEL ARE TOO SHORT FOR THE LUG NUTS. TT CONSUMER STATES HE PULLED THE ORIGINAL WHEELS OF THE VAN TO PUT NEW TIRES ON AND THE STUDS WERE SO SHORT THERE WERE ONLY 4 THREADS HOLDING THE WHEELS ON THE VAN, ONE LUG WAS STRIPPED, CONSUMER REPLACED STUDS AT HIS COST. *SLC

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.