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Dodge B300 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

21 distinct recall campaigns

143,280 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1971 to 1988 model years. Data updated: . 1 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
4
1974
2
1975
3
1976
2
1977
2
1978
4
1979
2
1980
1
1981
1
1982
1
1983
1
1988
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19721
19734
19742
19753
19762
19772
19784
19792
19801
19811
19821
19831
19881

1972: 1; 1973: 4; 1974: 2; 1975: 3; 1976: 2; 1977: 2; 1978: 4; 1979: 2; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 1; 1988: 1

Year-by-year records

Dodge B300 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197109Not available
197201-8
197304+3
197402-2
197513+1
197622-1
1977020
197804+2
197922-2
198001-1
1981010
1982010
1983010
198801Not available

Recall history

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

70V067000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

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

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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 ↗
71V134000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Reported: 1971-08-12 (August 12, 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

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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

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73V145000 · Unknown Or Other

Reported: 1973-07-03 (July 3, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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80V073000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Reported: 1980-06-11 (June 11, 1980) · Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

DUE TO A COMBINATION OF DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR AND TURN STOP WEAR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND A REDUCTION IN FRONT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS FOLLOWING A FULL TURN. ALSO, A FRAME CRACK COULD DEVELOP AND COULD EXTEND THROUGH ALL OR MOST OF THE RAIL SECTION.

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION DEALER WILL REPLACE EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT TURN STOP BRACKET TO CORRECT THE FRONT BRAKES. IF FRAME IS CRACKED IT WILL BE WELDED AND A ROD REINFORCEMENT WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

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

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

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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.

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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 ↗
79V260000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element

Reported: 1979-12-14 (December 14, 1979) · Model years: 1978

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Remedy: THE VENT FAN SYSTEM WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE SPEED OPERATION TO AVOID OVERHEATING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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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.

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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.

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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 ↗
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.

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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.

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Vehicle analysis explorer

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

Data completeness

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

20.0%Usable mileage1 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 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
Tires
0Unavailable

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

2100.0%
ODI 728966

FAILURE #1 APROX 18" OF TREAD SEPERATED, BODY OF TIRE STILL HELD AIR, 65LB. SECOND TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF PENDING SEPERATON. RECIVED PARTIAL WARRANTY ON BOTH TIRES. FAILURE #2 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. TIRE DESTROYED. BECAUSE TIRE WAS A DUAL SET, BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED, NO WARRANTY FROM MFG.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: R8.25X16.5 )

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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150.0%
ODI 728586

LT31X1050X16.5 FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX ON 6 OCCATIONS IN PAST YEAR HAVE BLOWN OUT WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.HAVE STOPPED DRIVING VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT GONE BACK TO DEALER AS I MUST PAY FOR PART OF THE TIRE LIFE FOR NEW ONES AND STILL HAVE BLOW OUTS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 31105016.5 )

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Structure:Frame And Members
0Unavailable

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1100.0%
ODI 818131

DEALER INFORMED OWNER OF RECALL (2ND OWNER) ON VEHICLE (#80V02700). DEALER DID NOT REPAIR PROBLEM OF VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

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00.0%

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Tires:Tread/Belt
0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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150.0%
ODI 10124427 · 143,280 mi

I HAD TRAVELLED FOR ABOUT 25 MILES @C.45 MPH WITH A LOAD OF C.3000 LBS IN THE BACK OF A DODGE MAXIVAN (SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION) WHEN THE MARSHALL 9.50R16.5LT TIRE WITH THE DOT H2XLYC3E276 MARKING ON IT EXPLODED AFTER BRIEFLY ACCELERATING TO C.60 MPH. WHEN THIS TIRE (ON THE LEFT REAR) EXPLODED IT LEFT THE ENTIRE TREAD LAYING IN THE PASSING LANE OF I90. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BESIDE THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AS I BRIEFLY LURCHED INTO THE PASSING LANE BEFORE SAFELY COMING TO A STOP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AFTER WHICH I IMMEDIATELY RETRIEV…

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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
Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range143,280 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10124427 · 143,280 mi

I HAD TRAVELLED FOR ABOUT 25 MILES @C.45 MPH WITH A LOAD OF C.3000 LBS IN THE BACK OF A DODGE MAXIVAN (SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION) WHEN THE MARSHALL 9.50R16.5LT TIRE WITH THE DOT H2XLYC3E276 MARKING ON IT EXPLODED AFTER BRIEFLY ACCELERATING TO C.60 MPH. WHEN THIS TIRE (ON THE LEFT REAR) EXPLODED IT LEFT THE ENTIRE TREAD LAYING IN THE PASSING LANE OF I90. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BESIDE THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AS I BRIEFLY LURCHED INTO THE PASSING LANE BEFORE SAFELY COMING TO A STOP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AFTER WHICH I IMMEDIATELY RETRIEV…

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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

No examples available for this selection.

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

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

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

No examples available for this selection.

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
ComponentTiresStructure:Frame And MembersTires:Tread/Belt
Tires—00
Structure:Frame And Members0—0
Tires:Tread/Belt00—

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.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 143,280 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10124427 · 143,280 mi

I HAD TRAVELLED FOR ABOUT 25 MILES @C.45 MPH WITH A LOAD OF C.3000 LBS IN THE BACK OF A DODGE MAXIVAN (SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION) WHEN THE MARSHALL 9.50R16.5LT TIRE WITH THE DOT H2XLYC3E276 MARKING ON IT EXPLODED AFTER BRIEFLY ACCELERATING TO C.60 MPH. WHEN THIS TIRE (ON THE LEFT REAR) EXPLODED IT LEFT THE ENTIRE TREAD LAYING IN THE PASSING LANE OF I90. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BESIDE THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AS I BRIEFLY LURCHED INTO THE PASSING LANE BEFORE SAFELY COMING TO A STOP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AFTER WHICH I IMMEDIATELY RETRIEV…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b