1996 Dodge B Series Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 37,960miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Dodge B Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge B Series. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,960 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Verizon communications 1996 Dodge b van with 37960 miles. The driver drove approx. 2 miles to his first job. Noticed nothing unusual. Parked in front of the customers house,noticed nothing unusual. Drove behind the house to the jobsite and smelled something burning. Exited the truck and saw flames from the right front wheelwell. Had the fire department extinguish the fire. An investigation by an outside contractor,hired by daimlerchrysler was inconclusive as to the cause of the fire, but listed a probable cause as the heater blower motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075090, filed 2004-06, 37,960 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,960 and 37,960 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Dodge B Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Dodge B Series.
Other model years of the Dodge B Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 | 115,480 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 6 | 37,960 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge B Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Dodge B Series have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge B Series as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Dodge B Series is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1996 Dodge B Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Dodge B Series reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,960 miles and the middle half falls between 37,960 and 37,960 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.