MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge Dodge Truck

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1989 Dodge Dodge Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:39:08.681Z

Only 2 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 2 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 Dodge Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 15 complaints 2003
1989: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19841
19850
19863
19874
19884
19892
19905
199110
199214
19936
199419
199516
199635
199718
199828
199951
200020
200139
200222
200315

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

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WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BROKE AT GEAR BOX WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A CURVE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010809

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL TANK WAS MANUFACTURED WITH PARTS OTHER THAN METAL WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF BEING PUNCTURED BY OBJECTS ON ROAD. FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED BY A FOREIGN OBJECT WHILE DRIVING AND LEAKED FUEL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010314

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19930505 — DP (closed 19930527)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge Dodge Truck 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 Dodge Truck?

The most-reported component is steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion), accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge Dodge Truck 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.