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1985 Dodge B350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1985 Dodge B350 — 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.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1985 compare to other B350 years?

B350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1985 highlighted24 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 3 complaints1991: 2 complaints1992: 24 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 4 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 14 complaints2000: 2 complaints
B350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1985 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1985 Dodge B350 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

85V098000OtherJuly 30, 1985 · 1,000 units

Defect

CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND/OR TIRE AND RIM SIZE SELECTION DATA. CORRECT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO INFORM USER OF LOADING CAPABILITIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

Remedy

CORRECTED LABELS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS AND DEALERS.

1985 Dodge B350 — common questions

Is the 1985 Dodge B350 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1985 Dodge B350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1985 Dodge B350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1985 Dodge B350 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.