- The problem
- Plastic hydraulic clutch system components are subject to exhaust system heat damage due to prolonged cold, high speed idle operation.
- The risk
- Consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leakage could occur creating the potential for a minor fire from fluid contacting the hot exhaust.
- The fix
- Install protective heat shields between the exhaust system and affected clutch system components.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Dodge D250 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Dodge D250 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1987 for the clutch assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical D250 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Dodge D250 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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No complaints about the 1987 Dodge D250 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge D250: every year compared
All D250 years1987 Dodge D250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Dodge D250 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1987 Dodge Caravan | 72 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Colt | 28 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Aries | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge 600 | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge B250 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge B150 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Colt Vista | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge D Series(light) | 1 | 0 | B | 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 1987 Dodge D250
Does the 1987 Dodge D250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 Dodge D250: clutch assembly (March 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1987 Dodge D250 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Dodge D250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge D250 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 D250 years have the most complaints?
1989 (9), 1990 (9), 1988 (3). See every Dodge D250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Dodge D250 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