IllustrationCONNECTING 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
1994 Dodge B250
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 32 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
32 reportsFRONT 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.
EXTERIOR BODY PAINT BEGAN TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF.
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.
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.
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING COLLISION.(PHILADELPHIA AID REPORT)
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISY.
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
THE FRONT END SHAKES SO BADLY THAT YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Official recalls
294V177000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Sep 14, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
94V139000 · Seats
Aug 4, 1994
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REMOVE THE ARMREST AND ADD A FOLDING ARMREST TO THE TWO FRONT SEATS.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.