Total Complaints
5 filings
DODGE B250 · model year
1996 DODGE B250
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996DODGEB250 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, 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 1996 B250 is tires with 2 filings, followed by power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal (1) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (1). 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 1996 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.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
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 |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000918TIRES
DRIVING FROM ALBANY GA TO ATLANTA GA. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, VAN ROSE UP ON TWO WHEELS. DRIVER COMPENSATED AND PREVENTED ROLLOVER. SIDEWALL OF TIRE DISENTEGRATED. DIGITAL PHOTOS OF TIRE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.( DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRE SIZE: 265/75R16 )
20000914TIRES
DRIVING FROM ALBANY GA TO ATLANTA GA. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, VAN ROSE UP ON TWO WHEELS. DRIVER COMPENSATED AND PREVENTED ROLLOVER. SIDEWALL OF TIRE DISENTEGRATED. DIGITAL PHOTOS OF TIRE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.( DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRE SIZE: 265/75R16 )
19970603EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PARKING LIGHTS OVERHEATED/MELTED INSIDE LENS, BURNT HAND OF TEENAGER, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
19970527ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED.
19970325POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
AXLE BEARING SEAL FAILED.
Compare 1996DODGEB250 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 DODGE B250 have?▼
The 1996 DODGE B250 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 DODGE B250?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 DODGE B250 is TIRES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 1996 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.