- The problem
- Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
- The risk
- VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
- The fix
- Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Dodge Van Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge Van have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1991 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Van year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Dodge Van 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 1989 Dodge Van 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 Van: every year compared
All Van years1989 Dodge Van vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge Van | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 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 Van
Does the 1989 Dodge Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 Dodge Van: anchorage (September 1991). 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 Van had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Dodge Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Van 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 Van 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