Total Complaints
46 filings
DODGE B250 · model year
1994 DODGE B250
46 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994DODGEB250 carries 46 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 B250 is seats with 4 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (4) and structure:body (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1994 B250, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
46
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20200625ENGINE
RECALL #970 WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED BY DODGE IN 2001. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. *TR
20100416POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVER HEATING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
20080909STRUCTURE: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
Mileage: 178,000
20060327TIRES: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
20050123STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PAINT DELAMINATION. *JB
Mileage: 326
20030508UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1994 DODGE VAN. *NLM
Mileage: 15,000
20020930FUEL 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
20000519ENGINE 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
20000314FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
19991206FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK INLET GROMMET LEAKS FUEL UNTIL ABOUT HALF OF THE TANK IS DRAINED. THIS LEAVES A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE REAR OF THE CAR. LEAK LOCATION IS WITHIN INCHES OF EXHAUST PIPE. THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM. DEALER ONLY PART. AUTO PARTS STORE CLERK AFTER TALKING TO DEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE DEALER EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT IT IS A FAIRLY COMMON PART THAT IS REQUESTED.
19991130STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONNECTING ROD FROM THE DOOR LEVER TO THE LOCKS KEEPS FALLING OFF, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *AK
19980717ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
FRONT WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS/AIR CONDIONER/ RADIO AND VCR SPEAKERS/REAR UPPER STOP LIGHT/REMOTE CONTROL/SIDE MIRRORS AND COURTESY LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION.
19980716STRUCTURE:BODY
EXTERIOR BODY PAINT BEGAN TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF.
19980415STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF ALL AROUND THE BODY, MAINLY THE HOOD AND ROOF. THE CLEAR COAT AND PAINT PEELS AWAY THEN THE UNDER COAT PEELS.
19980415STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF ALL AROUND THE BODY, MAINLY THE HOOD AND ROOF. THE CLEAR COAT AND PAINT PEELS AWAY THEN THE UNDER COAT PEELS.
19980220SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
19980220SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
19970325SEATS
SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING COLLISION.(PHILADELPHIA AID REPORT)
19961029VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISY.
19960923EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 DODGE B250 have?▼
The 1994 DODGE B250 has 46 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 DODGE B250?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 DODGE B250 is SEATS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 1994 DODGE B250 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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