MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge RAM

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1989 Dodge RAM
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:54.983Z

Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
1989: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199152
199263
199356
1994481
1995612
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

10 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 of 28 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

FIRE
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PASSENGERS COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950815

PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND FLOODED OUT THE THROTTLE BODY ON TOP OF HOT ENGINE AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950508

STEERING

4 of 28 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and shaft sector.

CRASH
TIRES

3 of 28 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. TIRE SIZE P26570R16. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031015

POWER TRAIN

3 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
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TWO-YEAR OLD CLIMBED INTO VEHICLE PULLESED SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK, LEVER MOVED INTO NEUTRAL, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950602

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1991 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1995 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge RAM 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?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge RAM have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.