1994 Dodge B250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
30,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 23 complaints (17.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 13.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Seats: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 4; 2000: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10325976 · 2010-04-16 (April 16, 2010)
OVER HEATING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976227 · 1995-12-06 (December 6, 1995)
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976227 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974790 · 1995-11-08 (November 8, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. BESSY MOTORS IN MAINE REPLACED ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN.TT STEERING COLUMN HAD A LOT OF MEOVEMENT IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET, SOMETIMES SEEMED THAT IT MAY DROP IN CONSUMER LAP,DEALER PAID FOR THE PARTS AND CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FPR LABOR.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986087 · 1996-06-24 (June 24, 1996)
THE FRONT END SHAKES SO BADLY THAT YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858461 · 2000-03-14 (March 14, 2000)
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971808 · 1995-09-08 (September 8, 1995)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSED BY A FUEL LEAK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963898 · 1995-04-17 (April 17, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH TAPPED BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SKIDDED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963898 at NHTSA ↗