- The problem
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- The risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge Raider Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge Raider have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Raider year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Dodge Raider recalls 3
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
- The problem
- The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
- The risk
- If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
- The problem
- Throttle blade icing may occur during extended highway driving at temperatures below 10 degrees f.
- The risk
- Ice formation can prevent throttle blade from closingto the idle postion when the accelerator pedal is released, creating apotential for loss of control, which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install anchor plate under base of throttle; heated engine coolant will be flowed through an adapter plate to eliminate ice formation on the throttle blade.
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Dodge Raider: every year compared
All Raider years1989 Dodge Raider vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge Raider | 0 | 3 | 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 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 Raider
Does the 1989 Dodge Raider have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1989 Dodge Raider: buckle assembly (May 1995); trailer hitches (July 1993); vehicle speed control (February 1989). 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 1989 Dodge Raider had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Dodge Raider a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge Raider 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.
What should I do if my 1989 Dodge Raider 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