MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge B Series

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1986 Dodge B Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:09.250Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998

1986: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19870
19881
19892
19901
19921
19949
19957
19966
19972
199818

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 1 total report mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

Sliding door latch spring failed, causing door to unlatch.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-27

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1986-02-21Service brakes, hydraulic86V020000 Certain brake master cylinders may have been overstressed and cracked during manufacture.

    Remedy: Replace suspect cylinders.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Dodge B Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V020000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge B Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Dodge B Series?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge B Series have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.