1996 Dodge B Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge B Series. That ranks 3rd out of 4 B Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge B Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 37,960 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge B Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge B Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Verizon communications 1996 dodge b van with 37960 miles. The driver drove approx. 2 miles to his first job. Noticed nothing unusual. Parked in front of the customers house,noticed nothing unusual. Drove behind the house to the jobsite and smelled something burning. Exited the truck and saw flames…
Warped brake rotors, causing vehicle to pull to the left, almost caused a hed-on accident, also premature wear of brake pads and faulty drag link. *ak
Steering shaft becomes loose in the slip joint. *ak
When shifted into gear the transmission slips, the engine races, there is no power in the wheel . *ak
Wind noise in both front windows. *ak
Other Dodge B Series years
← 1995 B Series · 1997 B Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 B Series | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 B Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 B Series | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge B Series?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge B Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge B Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.