Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Dodge B250, most frequently naming the airbags and brakes categories. 11 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 THE PROBLEM AREA WHICH I WOULD BE GLAD TO FORWARD. THE INSPECTORS DID NOT RECORD THE VIN ON ANY OF THE PROBLEM VEHICLES. *AK
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 SPOSSIBLE BEFORE THE VEHICLE (IT IS TOTAL LOSS) IS SALVAGED. *AK
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.