1992 Dodge B250: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Brake pedal goes to the floor at any speed. Vehicle does slow down, but not fast enough. If someone suddenly crosses in front of vehicle, he would be hit. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2001
“Speed sensor part had broken twice. Bolt attaching the piece to transmission would severly crack across it instead of up & down. Distance speed sensor (speedometer/odometer) part was 5602.7014. Have taken to dealer 3 times & the part was replaced 3 times. *ak the bolt cracked across its diameter in a cpmplete circular piece. *yh”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“Wiring under steering column overheat, causing smoking and melting of plastic collar, when blower motor is operated on high for over a few minutes. Very similar as '94 truck recall #00v135000. Reported to dealer and was told wire heating was normal.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2000
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“While driving owner smelled a burning odor. When van was checked for the problem, the ignition swtich / fusible link and connectors were found burned. They were replaced at owner's expense. *ml”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 1999
“Intermittent failure of ignition switch to turn over, also a/c window blower/power windows/parking brake lights failed due to burned two terminals in switch.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 1996
“Automatic transmission failure, when parked uphill vehicle roll down incline when auto transmission was placed in parked. Tt”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1995
“Paint is peeling on several location on this van I understand this is a large problem with dodge vehicles I am concerned the windshield may pull away with the peeling paint and loose bond. I have contacted dodge about this they offered to pay for halve a paint job but it was no faullt of mine that the paint is falling off this 30,000 dollar van. No safety defect mentione din summary.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 1995
“Fan motor is drawing too much current when a/c is on high, causing insulation to melt, resulting in a fire hazard.tsb remedy does not work.part has been replaced 3 times. Switch was smoking indicating imminent fire hazard. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all B250 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact B250 by VIN
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Is the 1992 Dodge B250 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Dodge B250. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 1992 Dodge B250 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.