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1992 Dodge B250 problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Dodge B250 is electrical system. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical B250 model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1992 Dodge B250 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 1

Seats: front assembly: head restraintReported September 14, 1994 · 381 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

Recall number 94V177000 · Recall details

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What 1992 Dodge B250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Brake pedal goes to the floor at any speed. Vehicle does slow down, but not fast enough. If someone suddenly crosses in front of vehicle, he would be hit. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

Speed sensor part had broken twice. Bolt attaching the piece to transmission would severly crack across it instead of up & down. Distance speed sensor (speedometer/odometer) part was 5602.7014. Have taken to dealer 3 times & the part was replaced 3 times. *ak the bolt cracked across its diameter in a cpmplete circular piece.

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Wiring under steering column overheat, causing smoking and melting of plastic collar, when blower motor is operated on high for over a few minutes. Very similar as '94 truck recall #00v135000. Reported to dealer and was told wire heating was normal.

Filed Aug 20, 1999 · Electrical · MI

While driving owner smelled a burning odor. When van was checked for the problem, the ignition swtich / fusible link and connectors were found burned. They were replaced at owner's expense.

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Engine · TX

Fan motor is drawing too much current when A/C is on high, causing insulation to melt, resulting in a fire hazard.tsb remedy does not work.part has been replaced 3 times. Switch was smoking indicating imminent fire hazard.

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · NJ

Paint is peeling on several location on this van I understand this is a large problem with dodge vehicles I am concerned the windshield may pull away with the peeling paint and loose bond. I have contacted dodge about this they offered to pay for halve a paint job but it was no faullt of mine that the paint is falling off this 30,000 dollar van. No safety defect mentione din summary.

Filed Jul 8, 1996 · Electrical · TX

Intermittent failure of ignition switch to turn over, also A/C window blower/power windows/parking brake lights failed due to burned two terminals in switch.

Filed Feb 26, 1996 · Fuel system · IN

Purchase truck the fuel gauge was replace three time is on it four one please describe .

Filed Nov 22, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission failure, when parked uphill vehicle roll down incline when auto transmission was placed in parked. Tt

Filed Feb 27, 1995 · Seat belts · MI

The rear passenger(captain seat) the red release button broke it is the plastic. Tt

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Questions about the 1992 Dodge B250

Is the 1992 Dodge B250 reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 Dodge B250, 1.7 times a typical B250 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge B250?

Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge B250 have?

1 recall, covering seats.

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