Steering wheel would not return to its position on sharp turns, due to failure of the coupler.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge B250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1989 Dodge B250 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1988 has 2 and the 1990 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical B250 year, for its age
#143 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Dodge B250 problems
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No recalls for the 1989 Dodge B250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge B250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 1989 Dodge B250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Lug nuts came out causing wheel to come off resulting in damage to vehicle.
When driving the vehicle down the road, the vehicle just starts to slow down without any warning. Took to dealer and was told that the front brakes had locked up. *Ak
While driving 55mph, suddenly rear double door sprang open, due to poor welded lock mechanism which fell inside door, without prior warning. Tt
Dodge B250: every year compared
All B250 years1989 Dodge B250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge B250 | 4 | 0 | B | |
| 1989 Dodge Caravan | 194 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge Dakota | 64 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge Daytona | 35 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge Colt | 33 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge Aries | 10 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge D250 | 9 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge D Series(light) | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge B350 | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Dodge B250
Does the 1989 Dodge B250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge B250 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge B250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Dodge B250 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 3, 1995 and the latest on November 10, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Dodge B250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge B250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge B250 years have the most complaints?
1994 (32), 1992 (11), 1993 (10). See every Dodge B250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Dodge B250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data