1996 Dodge B250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2000 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B250 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge B250. That ranks 2nd out of 4 B250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Dodge B250 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling125%———
Exterior Lighting125%———
Power Train125%———
Tires125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 3 complaints
1997: 3199732000: 120001

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Dodge B250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge B250.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driving from albany ga to atlanta ga. Left rear tire blew out, van rose up on two wheels. Driver compensated and prevented rollover. Sidewall of tire disentegrated. Digital photos of tire available upon request.( dot number: unknown tire size: 265/75r16 )

Tires · received Sep 5, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 730300

Rear driver's side parking lights overheated/melted inside lens, burnt hand of teenager, cause unknown. *ak

Exterior Lighting · received Jun 3, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 812699

Rear main seal failed.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 29, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 603279

Axle bearing seal failed.

Power Train · received Feb 24, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 602622

Other Dodge B250 years

← 1995 B250 · 1997 B250 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 B25020
1997 B25020
199640
1995 B25070

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge B250?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge B250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Dodge B250 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B250 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.