1998 Dodge B250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 13, 2001 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B250 years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge B250. That ranks 3rd out of 4 B250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 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 1998 Dodge B250 problems

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

Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Dodge B250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.

Front brake hoses found to be rubbing on inner fender apron on 1996through 1999 dodge b-250 and b-350 12-15 passenger vans. Discovered during annual inspection requirement for buses. Discovered at danbury office where all 15 incidents of brake hose chaffing were observed. I have a polaroid photo of…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 10, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 755467

Airbags did not deploy during severe frontal impacts when front bumper hit a pole at high speed, impact was to left of bumper and impact was well in excess on 10 - 16 mph. Curious as to why airbags did not deploy, and if there was a defect that manufacturer should possibly investigate as soon a…

Air Bags · received Feb 5, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 702967

Other Dodge B250 years

← 1997 B250

YearComplaintsRecalls
199820
1997 B25020
1996 B25040
1995 B25070

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge B250?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge B250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.