Defect
PISTON WITHIN MASTER CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A SEAL LEAKAGE. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES.
Remedy
DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
1984 Dodge B150 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1984 Dodge B150 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
3
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1984 compare to other B150 years?
What are the most common 1984 Dodge B150 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | 100% | ▲ up |
Does the 1984 Dodge B150 have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“RIGHT FRONT MOUNTING CLIP PINCHES OFF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE, PROHIBITING BRAKE FLUID FROM RETURNING FROM THE CALIPER TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CONDITION CAUSES RIGHT FRONT BRAKES TO PULL WHEN CALIPERS LOCK UP. BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS DAMAGED, HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A RESULT OF THIS…”
1984 Dodge B150 — common questions
Is the 1984 Dodge B150 reliable?
The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1984 Dodge B150 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1984 Dodge B150. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1984 Dodge B150 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.