- The problem
- In a rear end collision, the pickup box crossmember could contact the fuel pump modules fuel line, causing a fuel leak which would be in non-compliance with fmvss 301.
- The risk
- Consequence of defect: leakage of fuel could cause a fire if a source of ignition is present.
- The fix
- Install two pickup box reinforcement blocker brackets to the undercarriage to eliminate contact with fuel line.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge D150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1989 Dodge D150 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1990 for the bumpers. For comparison, the 1988 has 5 and the 1990 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D150 year, for its age
#231 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Dodge D150 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 Dodge D150 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1989 Dodge D150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brake and anti lock light comes on and brakes locked up. Tt
Dodge D150: every year compared
All D150 years1989 Dodge D150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge D150 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 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 D150
Does the 1989 Dodge D150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 Dodge D150: bumpers (July 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge D150?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Dodge D150 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 27, 1995 and the latest on March 27, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Dodge D150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge D150 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 D150 years have the most complaints?
1990 (6), 1988 (5), 1986 (3). See every Dodge D150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Dodge D150 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