MYRModel Year Report

1996 Dodge B Series

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1996 Dodge B Series
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:08.747Z

Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge B Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998
1996: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19870
19881
19892
19901
19921
19949
19957
19966
19972
199818

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

4 of 6 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing connecting and power assist system.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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VAN IN PARK;ENGINE RUNNING;OCCUPANTS GOT OUT;AFTER 1 MINUTE, REVERSE PARKING LIGHT CAME ON;VAN BARRELED DOWN;WENT THRU GATE, NEARLY KILLING DRIVER;LEASED CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950614

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

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WIND NOISE IN BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961107

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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WHEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THE ENGINE RACES, THERE IS NO POWER IN THE WHEEL . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970109

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Dodge B Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Dodge B Series?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge B Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.