Dodge B250 1998
Model B250 made in 1998 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 5.9 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 13/18/15 | 14.6/23.6/17.6246 | Regular | 1251 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 5.9 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 12/18/14 | 13.7/22.5/16.6262 | Regular | 1339 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 5.9 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 13/18/15 | 14.3/23.3/17.3086 | Regular | 1251 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE | |
| 5.9 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 12/18/14 | 13.7/22.5/16.6262 | Regular | 1339 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/08/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Airbags did not deploy during severe frontal impacts when front bumper hit a pole at high speed, impact was to left of bumper and impact was well in excess on 10 - 16 mph. curious as to why airbags did not deploy, and if there was a defect that manufacturer should possibly investigate as soon a spossible before the vehicle (it is total loss) is salvaged. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/19/2001 | 15 | ||
| Front brake hoses found to be rubbing on inner fender apron on 1996through 1999 dodge b-250 and b-350 12-15 passenger vans. discovered during annual inspection requirement for buses. discovered at danbury office where all 15 incidents of brake hose chaffing were observed. i have a polaroid photo of the problem area which i would be glad to forward. the inspectors did not record the vin on any of the problem vehicles. *ak | |||