1996 Dodge B Series Problems & Complaints

Average1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the B Series at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Dodge B Series with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the B Series at the same age. The most reported problem area is the steering (2 complaints).

6complaints
0recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1996 Dodge B Series problems

  • Steering
    233%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    117%
  • Body & structure
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    117%
  • Brakes
    117%
  • Electrical system~38,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge B Series complaints by model year

1995199619987618
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge B Series. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best B Series years: 1998. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 Dodge B Series a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 B Series rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the B Series at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dodge B Series?

The steering — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about gear box › shaft sector. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge B Series have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Dodge B Series. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Dodge B Series?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Dodge B Series years comparison.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge B Series problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.