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U.S. public vehicle records

Dodge B100 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

17 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1971 to 1988 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1972
1
1973
2
1974
1
1975
2
1976
1
1977
1
1978
3
1979
2
1980
1
1981
2
1982
1
1983
1
1988
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19721
19732
19741
19752
19761
19771
19783
19792
19801
19812
19821
19831
19881

1972: 1; 1973: 2; 1974: 1; 1975: 2; 1976: 1; 1977: 1; 1978: 3; 1979: 2; 1980: 1; 1981: 2; 1982: 1; 1983: 1; 1988: 1

Year-by-year records

Dodge B100 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197107Not available
197201-6
197302+1
197401-1
197502+1
197601-1
1977210
197803+2
197902-1
198001-1
198102+1
198201-1
1983010
198801Not available

Recall history

17 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

70V068000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1970-06-18 (June 18, 1970) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
70V069000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Reported: 1970-06-18 (June 18, 1970) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
70V070000 · Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

Reported: 1970-06-18 (June 18, 1970) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
71V051000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Reported: 1971-04-09 (April 9, 1971) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
71V136000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 1971-08-17 (August 17, 1971) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
73V076000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Reported: 1973-03-27 (March 27, 1973) · Model years: 1971

NHTSA campaign record ↗
80V027000 · Structure:Frame And Members

Reported: 1980-03-14 (March 14, 1980) · Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

THE FRONT RAIL EXTENSION MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE POWER STEERING GEAR ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. IF THE CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH MOST OR ALL OF THE RAIL SECTION, STEERING SYSTEM FREE PLAY ACCOMPANIED BY METALLIC RATTLE NOISE WILL BE EXPERIENCED.

Remedy: AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
72V294000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1972-12-01 (December 1, 1972) · Model years: 1973

NHTSA campaign record ↗
75V083000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Reported: 1975-05-13 (May 13, 1975) · Model years: 1975

NHTSA campaign record ↗
78V082000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 1978-04-13 (April 13, 1978) · Model years: 1978

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", IN THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF FITTING CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS WHEN THE SEAT IS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER UNIBELT ASSEMBLY WITH AN ASSEMBLY HAVING A LONGER BELT WEBBING.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
79V105000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1979-04-30 (April 30, 1979) · Model years: 1978

THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A NEW BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH TIRE/WHEEL.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
79V104000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Reported: 1979-04-30 (April 30, 1979) · Model years: 1979

LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE ARM.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS BY INSTALLING WELDED REINFORCEMENTS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
79V176000 · Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Reported: 1979-07-24 (July 24, 1979) · Model years: 1979

CONDENSATE WATER MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER HOUSING; THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT THIS WATER WILL CAUSE THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE WOULD DISABLE THE AIR CONDTIONING UNIT AND THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO DEFROST OR DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD.

Remedy: DEALER WILL DRILL A 1/4 INCH DRAIN HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER HOUSING TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
80V064000 · Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Reported: 1980-05-20 (May 20, 1980) · Model years: 1980

THE HINGE AND ROLLER ASSEMBLIES SUPPORTING THE REAR OF THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR MAY BE SUBJECT TO FAILURE AS A RESULT OF PROCESSING DEFICIENCIES IN THE ALUMINUM HINGE BODY.

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION ALL ALUMINUM HINGE BODIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SINTERED METAL COMPONENTS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
81V019000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 1981-01-09 (January 9, 1981) · Model years: 1981

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL STEP TYPE REAR BUMPER AND A 22-GALLON STEEL FUEL TANK MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REAR IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: THE 22-GALLON STEEL FUEL TANK AND ASSOCIATED PLUMBING AND HARDWARE COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A 36-GALLON PLASTIC FUEL TANK, INCLUDING PLUMBING AND HARDWARE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
83V103000 · Structure:Body:Bumpers

Reported: 1983-09-27 (September 27, 1983) · Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983

VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.

Remedy: ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE FRAME REINFORCEMENTS PLUS TWO LOAD-BEARING RUB STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE IMPACT SHIELDING. ADDITIONALLY, A CORNER OF THE BUMPER BRACKET WILL BE REMOVED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
87V194000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Reported: 1987-12-26 (December 26, 1987) · Model years: 1988

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.

Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

0.0%Usable mileage0 / 2 records
100.0%Valid incident date2 / 2 records
100.0%Valid filing date2 / 2 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates2 / 2 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component19741975197619771978197919801981198219831988
Structure:Frame And Members
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2100.0%
ODI 545897

RECALLED FRONT RAIL EXTENSION CRACKED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER TRYING TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT DEALER AWAITING MANUFACTURER'S RESPONCE SINCE APPLICATION IS OUT OF SCOPE.

Look up ODI 545897 at NHTSA ↗

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

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2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

1983: 0 complaints · 1988: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1983000
1988000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1983000
1988000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentStructure:Frame And Members
Structure:Frame And Members—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.