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1994 Dodge B250
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 32
- Received Mar 1995 to Jun 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract7 complaints · 22% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Paint peels off roof and hood5 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rear door latch fails to open or close3 complaints · 9.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V177000The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
- Recall #94V139000The factory mounted armrest on the driver and passenger door do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 4 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 32 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 22% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 5 | 16% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 9.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 9.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V177000September 14, 1994381 vehicles affected
seats: front assembly: head restraint
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
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.
NHTSA recall #94V139000August 4, 1994290 vehicles affected
seats
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 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.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1994 Dodge B250.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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