The 1994 Dodge B250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 671 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS94V1770001994-09-14381 affected
Defect
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
SEATS94V1390001994-08-04290 affected
Defect
THE FACTORY MOUNTED ARMREST ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REMOVE THE ARMREST AND ADD A FOLDING ARMREST TO THE TWO FRONT SEATS.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
SEATS
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
ENGINE
1
Total complaints46
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Recall #970 was previously fixed by dodge in 2001. The same problem has occurred. *tr”
“Over heating of transmission fluid that causes transmission to fail. *tr”
“Noise was coming from front end, jacked van up and saw that right front portion of sub-frame is rusting away. I was also at a salvage yard this weekend and saw another 94 dodge van with the frame almost rusted completely away. *tr”
“Driving on the ohio turnpike at 65 mph, the left rear tires belt separated and shredded damaging the inner fender and fuel intake tube. The tire was a bridgestone dueler apt p235-75r-15. Both tires on the right side had slits all along both edges of the tread and looked as if they were next. All 4…”
“Fuel tank inlet grommet leaks fuel until about half of the tank is drained. This leaves a puddle of fuel under the rear of the car. Leak location is within inches of exhaust pipe. This is a major fire hazard and an environmental problem. Dealer only part. Auto parts store clerk after talking to…”
“Front wiring harness shorted out, causing windshield wipers/air condioner/ radio and vcr speakers/rear upper stop light/remote control/side mirrors and courtesy lights to malfunction.”
“Engine failure was thought to be due to the oil pump. The van was at the mechanic the day before. The old engine was replaced on 3/6/98 with the following long block # r2850242 by the pleasant valley motors dodge dealer in brodheadsville, pa. This latest engine just broke down last night and is at…”
“Seat track failed during collision.(philadelphia aid report)”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge B250 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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