1989 Dodge RAM VAN

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1989 Dodge RAM VAN
RENDERED 2026-11-01T18:22:18.878Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19911
19922
19933
19946
199514
199618
199716
199822
199947
200029
200133
200214
200316

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Wire that was connected to fuel pump burned out while consumer was driving, vehicle stalled out. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer was not willing to do anything.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-19

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Dodge RAM VAN — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge RAM VAN 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 RAM VAN?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge RAM VAN have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.