1994 Dodge B350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1994 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other B350 years?

B350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Dodge B350 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	2	50%	▲ up
Fuel System	1	25%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	1	25%	— flat

Does the 1994 Dodge B350 have recalls?

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

94V163000BrakesSeptember 16, 1994 · 271 units

Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING IT TO CROSS AND CONTACT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ABRASION AND RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO THE RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE CAUSES LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AWAY FROM THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASION OR WEAR IS EVIDENT.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS CHATTER AND MAKE THE STEERING BAD WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TURNED IN JULY/94, (1) YEAR LATER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 4, 1996

“WHILE USING A COMPANY PROVIDED 15 PASSAGER EXPANDED DODGE VAN FOR CAR POOLING, REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE OF EXPLODING TIRE OR FRAGMENTS SHEARED OFF NECK OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE LOCATED JUST AFT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. RAW FUEL SPLASHED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO SPARKS WERE CREATED WHILE DRIVER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 24, 2000

“WHILE USING A COMPANY PROVIDED 15 PASSAGER EXPANDED DODGE VAN FOR CAR POOLING, REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE OF EXPLODING TIRE OR FRAGMENTS SHEARED OFF NECK OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE LOCATED JUST AFT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. RAW FUEL SPLASHED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO SPARKS WERE CREATED WHILE DRIVER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 24, 2000

1994 Dodge B350 — common questions

Is the 1994 Dodge B350 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1994 Dodge B350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 Dodge B350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1994 compare to other B350 years?

What are the most common 1994 Dodge B350 problems?

Does the 1994 Dodge B350 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1994 Dodge B350 — common questions

Is the 1994 Dodge B350 reliable?

Does the 1994 Dodge B350 have recalls?

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