While driving at a speed of 5 mph consumer attempted to back out and steering wheel malfunctioned, consumer lost control of vehicle. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge B350 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1989 Dodge B350 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire, 19 injuries and 3 deaths. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1988 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical B350 year, for its age
#161 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 19
- Deaths
- 3
Most common 1989 Dodge B350 problems
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No recalls for the 1989 Dodge B350
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge B350. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1989 Dodge B350
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Transmission fluid expelled from open end of fluid filler tube, causing fire.
1989 Dodge van. Left rear tire blewout. (Lt225 75 r 16)xch4 all season radial.*Ak left rear michelin tire experienced blowout, causing vehicle to swerve to the right, crossing outside lane and into median, vehicle overturned, dot number b7jh253x288, attorney states there were 19 injuries and 3 fatalaties. (Attorney for client) *slc
Dodge B350: every year compared
All B350 years1989 Dodge B350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge B350 | 3 | 0 | F | |
| 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 B250 | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1989 Dodge D Series(light) | 4 | 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 B350
Does the 1989 Dodge B350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge B350 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 B350?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Dodge B350 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 7, 1996 and the latest on October 4, 1999. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 19 injuries and 3 deaths.
Is the 1989 Dodge B350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 2 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge B350 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 B350 years have the most complaints?
1999 (14), 1992 (4), 1998 (4). See every Dodge B350 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Dodge B350 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