1994 Dodge B250 recalls & problems

The 1994 Dodge B250 has 2 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (10 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints32filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported 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.

Seats

NHTSA recall 94V139000 · Aug 4, 1994 · 290 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: THE FACTORY MOUNTED ARMREST ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Fix: REMOVE THE ARMREST AND ADD A FOLDING ARMREST TO THE TWO FRONT 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	Fires	Typical mileage*
Structure Body; Frame and members	10	0	—
Seats Front assembly › Head restraint	5	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	5	0	—
Power train Automatic transmission	4	0	—
Seat belts Front › Retractor; Front › Webbing	4	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Fuel pump	4	1	—
Visibility Glass, side/rear; Windshield	3	0	—
Suspension Front › Shock absorber; Front	2	0	—
Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch	2	0	—
Steering Steering wheel/handle bar	1	0	—
Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner	1	0	—
Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood	1	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Jun 2, 2020Engine
RECALL #970 WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED BY DODGE IN 2001. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. *TR
Nov 23, 2009 · 45,000 milesPower train › Automatic transmission
OVER HEATING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *TR
Aug 29, 2008 · 178,000 milesStructure › Frame and members
NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT END, JACKED VAN UP AND SAW THAT RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF SUB-FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. I WAS ALSO AT A SALVAGE YARD THIS WEEKEND AND SAW ANOTHER 94 DODGE VAN WITH THE FRAME ALMOST RUSTED COMPLETELY AWAY. *TR
Jul 4, 2005Tires › Tread/belt
DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE AT 65 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRES BELT SEPARATED AND SHREDDED DAMAGING THE INNER FENDER AND FUEL INTAKE TUBE. THE TIRE WAS A BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT P235-75R-15. BOTH TIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD SLITS ALL ALONG BOTH EDGES OF THE TREAD AND LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE NEXT. ALL 4 TIRE WERE REPLACED AT 46K MILES OF A 60K WARRANTY AT MY COST. *JB
Mar 25, 1994 · 326 milesStructure › Body › Hood
PAINT DELAMINATION. *JB
Apr 1, 1996 · 15,000 milesUnknown or other
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1994 DODGE VAN. *NLM
Sep 30, 1995Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONS,UNABLE TO KNOW IF TANK HAS FUEL OR NOT,HAD SENDING UNIT REPLACE SEVERAL TIME, PROBLEM STILL ACCURS. NLM
Mar 2, 1998Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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

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