MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge W250

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1989 Dodge W250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:22.945Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19840
19851
19861
19871
19880
19891
19902
19916
19927
19938
19941

Known problem areas

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

Structure

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

There is a crack in the frame on the passenger side of the vehicle near the rear of the wheel well. There is an obvious flaw in the design that leaves the inside of the frame open with a hole in the bottom of the frame where the crack started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-05

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-04-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-26 Fuel tank strap failure
  2. I
    1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Dodge W250 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge W250 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 W250?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge W250 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.