Dodge B250 years to avoid
The Dodge B250 years to avoid are 1994 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1985 is the cleanest year on record.
134
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1978–1998
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
B250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 46 |
Every B250 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1994avoid | 46 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 20 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge B250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the B250 years to avoid are 1994. The cleanest year on record is 1985.
What is the best year for the Dodge B250?
By complaint volume, 1985 has the cleanest NHTSA record among B250 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge B250 have?
Across all model years, the B250 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 134 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.