Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
1987-1990 · 4 model years
Dodge D250 Problems by year
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Dodge D250 across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (9). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
D250 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common D250 problems
Dodge D250 recalls 2
Plastic hydraulic clutch system components are subject to exhaust system heat damage due to prolonged cold, high speed idle operation.
Latest D250 complaints
Issues with tire failures, with lt236x75r16 tire failures on this d250 and w350 trucks. Know other individuals experiencing the same issues and have been riding behind them when I witnessed said failures occurr. Brands have included but not been exclusive to general, continental, etc. I have blown or had trean peel off 5 tiresin the past 6 years while one friend has 6 similar occurrence in the past year. Rubber seems to become brittle and seperate from the steel cord. May be related to a rumor that the rubber...
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compunds were altered to cause tires to "dry rot" after several yeras so no sitting in junkyards forever. Own over 30 vehicles and have constant problems with cracking in tread and sidewall areas on all tires. But the lt235x85r16 tires seem to have the most catastrophic failures particularly at highway speeds to the point I am pulling them off all the vehicles that I can. Enviromentally this causes more waste in oil loss and manufacturing byproduct creation when new tires must constantly be purchased to replace dry rotting tires with almost new tread on them!
Issues with frame cracking on 2wheel drive diesel equipped 1990-1993 dodge pickup where lower control arm mounted to frame ears. Also frame cracking between engine mounts and steering box on 2wheel drive models and between front spring hangers and steering box on 4 wheel drive dieselmodels. If trucks hit in front rivets become loose and additional frame damage occurs. 1972-1993 1/2 Ton model ie d100 and d150 have notoriety for cracking frames at steering boxes. I have owned many of these truck over the years...
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including current with issues: d13bb8j501603 - d150 2wd, [[redacted]] - w350 dsl 4wd, and [[redacted]] - d250 dsl 2wd . Vehicles were stationary when defects discovered during routine inspection and maintenance. D150 frame upgraded many years ago with crossmember from steering box to idler arm without any failures. Working to build corner braces and frame reinforcements for diesel models. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).*Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge d250 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the rpms increased as the vehicle was in full throttle. The contact was able to decelerate by switching to neutral however, the vehicle then stalled. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who replaced the throttle position sensor chip. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 85000. *Tr
Single board engine controller fails to power ignition system when under-hood temperature rises on warm days, shutting the engine down unexpectedly. *Ak
One month after delivery, entire left rear quarter paint peeled off in one sheet, dealer repainted. During the last five years the entire painted surface , excluding the the repainted area, has been showing signs of "orangepeel" then the paint starts coming off in large pieces.
The wrost peace of junk I ever bought.No more chysler.
Questions about the Dodge D250
Which Dodge D250 years have the most problems?
Which Dodge D250 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1987 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other D250 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Dodge D250 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (6), engine & cooling (2), suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge D250 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Dodge D250 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data