MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge B250

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1989 Dodge B250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:39.270Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge B250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1989: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19875
19882
19894
19905
19916
199211
199310
199432
19957
19964
19972
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS POSITION ON SHARP TURNS, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE COUPLER.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980205

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE JUST STARTS TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971015

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, SUDDENLY REAR DOUBLE DOOR SPRANG OPEN, DUE TO POOR WELDED LOCK MECHANISM WHICH FELL INSIDE DOOR, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950303

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Dodge B250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge B250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge B250?

The most-reported component is wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge B250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.