Dodge B300 problems
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The B-series van line was produced across 32 years of production, making it among the longest-lived platform designs in American automotive history. Much of the exterior and chassis underpinnings saw only gradual changes during their entire production, with three distinct generations developed. Alongside its use by Dodge, the full-size van range saw rebranding during the 1970s for both Fargo Trucks and Plymouth (marking the debut of the Plymouth Voyager nameplate).
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Common Dodge B300 problems
The 1974 Dodge B300 is known to have several common problems, which are discussed in detail below.
- Ignition Switch: The ignition switch is another common problem in the 1974 Dodge B300. The switch may go bad, causing the vehicle to stall or not start at all. To test the ignition switch, you can use a multimeter to check the resistance between the BAT terminal and either of the IGN terminals. If there is no continuity between the BAT and IGN terminals, the ignition switch is likely the cause of the problem.
- Fuel Delivery: Fuel delivery problems are also common in the 1974 Dodge B300. The fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulator can all cause the vehicle to run rough or stall. If the fuel filter is clogged, it can restrict the flow of fuel to the engine, causing it to run poorly. The fuel pressure regulator can also malfunction, causing too much or too little fuel to be delivered to the engine. A faulty fuel pump can also cause the engine to stall or run poorly.
- Carburetor Problems: Carburetor problems are common in the 1974 Dodge B300. Paper gaskets in the carburetor can shrink when the vehicle sits for a long time, causing the carburetor to leak and the engine to run poorly. The carburetor may also need to be rebuilt or adjusted to ensure proper fuel and air mixture.
- Power Steering Pump: The power steering pump can also cause problems in the 1974 Dodge B300. If the power steering pump is leaking or not working correctly, it can cause the engine to run poorly or stall. The power steering pump may also need to be replaced if it is causing the engine to run poorly.
- Timing Issues: Timing issues can also cause the 1974 Dodge B300 to run poorly or stall. The timing marks on the timing cover must be aligned correctly to ensure that the engine is running at the correct timing. If the timing is off, the engine may run poorly or stall.
In conclusion, the 1974 Dodge B300 has several common problems that can cause the vehicle to run poorly or stall. These problems include choke adjustment, ignition switch, fuel delivery, carburetor problems, power steering pump, and timing issues. If you are experiencing any of these problems, it is essential to diagnose and fix the issue promptly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of your vehicle.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Dodge B300 years
We have researched Dodge problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Dodge B300 cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Dodge B300 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Dodge B300 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Dodge B300 years
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Dodge B300 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Dodge B300 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Tires problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Dodge B300 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 5 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Dodge B300 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Dodge B300 vehicles.
List of Dodge B300 complaints
Dodge B300 1979
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-04
- Date Complaint: 2005-06-07
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 RETRIEVED THE TREAD. ODDLY, THIS WAS THE NEWEST TIRE ON THE VEHICLE (PURCHASED C. OCT. 1996) WHILE ITS MATE ON THE SAME AXLE (ALL POSITION M&S) WAS HEAVILY CHECKED AROUND THE BEAD. WITH NO MORE THAN 20,000 MILES ON THE TIRE THE TREAD IS STILL VERY DEEP. GIVEN THE AGE OF THE TIRE I AM NOT EXPECTING ANY COMPENSATION BUT IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THERE MIGHT BE A DEFECT IN THE TIRE DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION THAT PRODUCED THIS TREAD SEPARATION. A SEARCH ON THE DOT WEBSITE REVEALS ONLY ONE OTHER TREAD SEPARATION ON A TIRE OF THIS DESCRIPTION BY MARSHAL TIRE CO.. MY ONLY MOTIVE IS TO LET THE MFG KNOW THAT THIS INCIDENT HAS OCURRED WHICH MIGHT AFFECT THEIR QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES IN THE FUTURE. I STILL HAVE THE REMAINS OF THE TIRE IF ANY PICTURES ARE NEEDED.
Dodge B300 1976
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-05
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-24
- VIN: F44CF6V0711
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 )
Dodge B300 1976
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-05
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-24
- VIN: F44CF6V0711
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 ON A DUAL SET, BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED, NO WARRANTY FROM MFG. TIRE RATED 2045LB@65LB PSI SINGLE, 1800LB@65LB DUAL. VECH WEIGHT 8720 (FULL WATER, PROPANE, GAS. NO BLACK/GRAY WATER). FT 2560LB, REAR 6160LB. CERT SCALES( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: R8.25X16.5 )
Dodge B300 1979
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-14
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-21
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 )
Dodge B300 1975
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-31
- Date Complaint: 1997-11-03
- VIN: B31BF5X0828
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DEALER INFORMED OWNER OF RECALL (2ND OWNER) ON VEHICLE (#80V02700). DEALER DID NOT REPAIR PROBLEM OF VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
Latest 5 recalls Dodge B300
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the Dodge B300.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Dodge B300 1976
- Report Received Date: 1980-06-11
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Dodge B300 1975
- Report Received Date: 1980-06-11
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Dodge B300 1976
- Report Received Date: 1980-03-14
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Dodge B300 1975
- Report Received Date: 1980-03-14
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Dodge B300 1979
- Report Received Date: 1979-07-24
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Summary: 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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