MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge VAN

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1989 Dodge VAN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:36.851Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1989: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19900
19915
19934
19949
199510
199618
199724
199824
199917
200019
200115
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

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ACCELERATION FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971009

STEERING

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

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POWER STEERING HARD TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971009

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

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AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971009

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920604 — seat belts

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Campaign 91V164000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Dodge VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V164000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge 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 VAN?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge VAN have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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