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Dodge B Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Dodge B Series (1976–1998). The most-complained-about year is 1998.

2
safety recalls, all years
50
owner complaints, all years
1986
year with most recalls
1998
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge B Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Dodge B Series018
1997 Dodge B Series02
1996 Dodge B Series06
1995 Dodge B Series07
1994 Dodge B Series09
1992 Dodge B Series01
1990 Dodge B Series01
1989 Dodge B Series02
1988 Dodge B Series01
1987 Dodge B Series10
1986 Dodge B Series11
1978 Dodge B Series01
1976 Dodge B Series01

What Dodge B Series owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The 1998 model year has the most, with 18.

All Dodge B Series recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge B Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 87V094000 Reported 1,083 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The rear axle shafts may contain brake drum/wheel studs that are not centered with the drum pilot diameter.

    Remedy: Replace axle shafts as necessary.

    Model years: 1987

  2. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 86V020000 Reported 7,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Certain brake master cylinders may have been overstressed and cracked during manufacture. Consequence of defect: a cracked cylinder may fail during braking, resulting in loss of braking capability, which may lead to an accident.

    Remedy: Replace suspect cylinders.

    Model years: 1986

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.