My truck had 2 core radiator when purchased. It overheated constantly while pulling my travel trailer. I put a 3 core radiator in it and it still overheats. The trailer weighs approximately 4500 pounds. Please help me. Note: this is the second form I have submitted. The first odi number 707414 had a few incorrect answers to vehicle information. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge D250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1989 Dodge D250 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (4) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1988 has 3 and the 1990 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical D250 year, for its age
#102 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Dodge D250 problems
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No recalls for the 1989 Dodge D250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge D250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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9 complaints about the 1989 Dodge D250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My truck had 2 core radiator when purchased. It overheated constantly while pulling my travel trailer. I put a 3 core radiator in it and it still overheats. Please help me.
Whenever the roads are wet & the brakes are applied, vehicle would not stop properly. Front brakes would not hold. Vehicle would skid. *Ak
When driving about 10 to 15 mph consumer noticed a sound from the front end, applied brakes vehicle pulled to the right, consumer checked the vehicle noticed the upper frame on the passenger's side broke, the upper a frame was replaced. *Ak
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to lock up/accident.
Manual transmission failure in diesel engine truck. Tt
Engine compartment fire due to deteriorated fuel line, causing fuel leakage/fire. Tt
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. TT
Dodge D250: every year compared
All D250 years1989 Dodge D250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge D250 | 9 | 0 | D | |
| 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 B250 | 4 | 0 | B | 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 D250
Does the 1989 Dodge D250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Dodge D250 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 D250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (4), engine & cooling (2), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Dodge D250 had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 25, 1995 and the latest on June 11, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Dodge D250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1989 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