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1994 Dodge B250 problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Dodge B250 is body and structure. It has 5.3 times the complaints of a typical B250 model year.

Typical year5.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
32
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Body

The worst 1994 Dodge B250 problems

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

  • Body
    7
  • Brakes
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Seats
    4

Problems by type

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  • Body
    7
  • Brakes
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Seats
    4
  • Transmission
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Locks
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 2

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

SeatsReported August 4, 1994 · 290 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Remove the armrest and add a folding armrest to the two front seats.

Recall number 94V139000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Dodge B250

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Dodge B250 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1994 Dodge B250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Engine · AZ

Recall #970 was previously fixed by dodge in 2001. The same problem has occurred.

Filed Apr 16, 2010 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · FL

Over heating of transmission fluid that causes transmission to fail.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Body · 178,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Tires · TN

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2005 · Body · 326 miles · NJ

Paint delamination.

Filed May 8, 2003 · 15,000 miles · NJ

Peeling paint on my 1994 dodge van.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Fuel system · MN

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

Filed May 4, 2000 · Engine · PA

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel tank developed cracks, resulting in fuel leakage. Dealer has replaced the fuel tank prior to this incident. Provide further details.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Fuel system · SC

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.

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Is the 1994 Dodge B250 reliable?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1994 Dodge B250, 5.3 times a typical B250 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge B250?

Body and structure, with 7 complaints. Next is brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge B250 have?

2 recalls, covering seats.

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