Vehicle safety record

1990 Dodge D250 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1990 Dodge D250 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the suspension (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1989 has 9.

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43/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical D250 year, for its age

#125 most complained-about 1990 vehicle

Complaints: 9
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 1990 Dodge D250 problems

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No recalls for the 1990 Dodge D250

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Dodge D250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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9 complaints about the 1990 Dodge D250

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Wheels & tires

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!

Body, doors & structure

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

Acceleration & cruise control

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

Other & unknown

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.

Other & unknown

The wrost peace of junk I ever bought.No more chysler.

Suspension

Upper ball joint failed, after repair work completed upper ball joint pulled out of control arm due to threads being stripped, damaging control arm and new ball joint.

Suspension

Upper and lower ball joints failed, repair made however failure occured due to stripping of the threads out of the upper control arm, resulting in loss of control.

Brakes

The brake line fractured its in front of the axle the brake fluid leak out . Tt

Brakes

Consumer was driving and go to apply the brake failed have abs anti-lock brake there is no warning . Tt

Dodge D250: every year compared

1987 1988 1989 91990

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Fires	Top problem	Grade
1990	9	0	0	Brakes	C
1989	9	0	1	Brakes	D
1988	3	1	0	Electrical system	C
1987	0	1	0	-	A

All D250 years

1990 Dodge D250 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
1990 Dodge D250	9	0	0	C
1990 Dodge Caravan	283	6	12	C	Compare
1990 Dodge Dakota	66	3	5	A	Compare
1990 Dodge Grand Caravan	55	3	1	A	Compare
1990 Dodge Dynasty	54	5	4	C	Compare
1990 Dodge Daytona	27	3	4	F	Compare
1990 Dodge Colt	13	1	1	F	Compare
1990 Dodge D150	6	1	1	F	Compare
1990 Dodge B250	5	0	0	C	Compare

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Questions about the 1990 Dodge D250

Does the 1990 Dodge D250 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 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 1990 Dodge D250?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), suspension (2), wheels & tires (1).

How many complaints has the 1990 Dodge D250 had?

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 18, 1995 and the latest on September 26, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1990 Dodge D250 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1990 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data