MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge B250

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1986 Dodge B250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:33:28.125Z

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
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1986: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19875
19882
19894
19905
19916
199211
199310
199432
19957
19964
19972
19982

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was parked, caught fire, vehicle totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-21

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-09 Exhaust system heat
  2. I
    1987-10-01Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-01 Brake power assist

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Dodge B250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge B250 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 B250?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge B250 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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