1982 Dodge B150 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. ALTERED VEHICLES EITHER DO NOT HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS INSTALLED, VIOLATING FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, OR HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.
What could happen:
The fix: MISSING REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND IMPROPER ANCHORS WILL BE CORRECTED WITHOUT CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1982 B150.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V040000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Summary: ALTERED VEHICLES EITHER DO NOT HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS INSTALLED, VIOLATING FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, OR HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.
Consequence:
Remedy: MISSING REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND IMPROPER ANCHORS WILL BE CORRECTED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; VAN-TYPE.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND ANCHORAGES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: MISSING OR IMPROPERLY ANCHORED SEAT BELTS INCREASE THECHANCES OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
07/16/2001 · Steering
WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FELLED VERY LOOSE, AND FAILED TO RESPOND, CAUSING POOR VEHICLE CONTROL.STEERING WHEEL BOX ITSELF WAS LEAKING, AND SEAL MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, PROBLEM MIGHT BE A DESIGN DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
08/26/1996 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK