1994 Dodge B250 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

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

SEATS 94V177000 1994-09-14 381 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.

SEATS 94V139000 1994-08-04 290 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”

ENGINE · reported 2020-06-02

“Over heating of transmission fluid that causes transmission to fail. *tr”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2009-11-23

“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”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2008-08-29

“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…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2005-07-04

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-12-02

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1998-06-15

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1998-03-02

“Seat track failed during collision.(philadelphia aid report)”

SEATS · reported 1996-10-08
Sources & methodology

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 contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.