Dodge B300 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Dodge B300 (1971–1988). The most-complained-about year is 1976.

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• 1971
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• 1973
• 1974
• 1975
• 1976
• 1977
• 1978
• 1979
• 1980
• 1981
• 1982
• 1983
• 1988

What Dodge B300 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 1976 model year has the most, with 2.

• Tires3
• Structure: frame and members1
• Tires: tread/belt1

All Dodge B300 recalls (21)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge B300, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

   NHTSA 87V194000 Reported December 26, 1987 3,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

   Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

   Model years: 1988

2. Bumpers (structure)

   NHTSA 83V103000 Reported September 27, 1983 616 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.

   Remedy: All recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. Additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.

   Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983

3. Caliper (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V073000 Reported June 11, 1980 350,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. Also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

   Remedy: Upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. If frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

   Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

4. Hinge and attachments (structure)

   NHTSA 80V064000 Reported May 20, 1980 3,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The hinge and roller assemblies supporting the rear of the sliding side door may be subject to failure as a result of processing deficiencies in the aluminum hinge body.

   Remedy: Upon inspection all aluminum hinge bodies will be replaced with sintered metal components.

   Model years: 1980

5. Frame and members (structure)

   NHTSA 80V027000 Reported March 14, 1980 1,000,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The front rail extension may experience fatigue cracking near the area where the power steering gear attaches to the frame. If the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, steering system free play accompanied by metallic rattle noise will be experienced.

   Remedy: Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

   Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

6. Electrical heating element (visibility)

   NHTSA 79V260000 Reported December 14, 1979 131 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The involved vehicles contain defective fan blower switches that could in certain instances generate an excess of heat in the instrument panel.

   Remedy: The vent fan system will be reduced to a single speed operation to avoid overheating in the instrument panel.

   Model years: 1978

7. Air conditioner (equipment)

   NHTSA 79V176000 Reported July 24, 1979 68,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. Blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.

   Remedy: Dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.

   Model years: 1979

8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 79V105000 Reported April 30, 1979 50,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.

   Remedy: Dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.

   Model years: 1978

9. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 79V104000 Reported April 30, 1979 27,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.

   Remedy: Dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.

   Model years: 1979

10. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 78V082000 Reported April 13, 1978 100 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", in that they do not have the capability of fitting certain adult passengers when the seat is in the full forward position.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing.

    Model years: 1978

11. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 75V083000 Reported May 13, 1975 12,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

12. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 73V145000 Reported July 3, 1973 324 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973

13. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 73V076000 Reported March 27, 1973 54,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

14. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 72V294000 Reported December 1, 1972 4,933 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973

15. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 71V136000 Reported August 17, 1971 1,145 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

16. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V134000 Reported August 12, 1971 23 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

17. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 71V051000 Reported April 9, 1971 25,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

18. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 70V067000 Reported June 18, 1970 21 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

19. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 70V068000 Reported June 18, 1970 1,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

20. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 70V069000 Reported June 18, 1970 1,613 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

21. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 70V070000 Reported June 18, 1970 3,866 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

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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.