1989 Dodge D250 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Dodge D250 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Engine (3), Body / structure (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/11/1999 · Engine
MY TRUCK HAD 2 CORE RADIATOR WHEN PURCHASED. IT OVERHEATED CONSTANTLY WHILE PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER. I PUT A 3 CORE RADIATOR IN IT AND IT STILL OVERHEATS. THE TRAILER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 4500 POUNDS. PLEASE HELP ME. NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND FORM I HAVE SUBMITTED. THE FIRST ODI NUMBER 707414 HAD A FEW INCORRECT ANSWERS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION. *AK
06/11/1999 · Engine
MY TRUCK HAD 2 CORE RADIATOR WHEN PURCHASED. IT OVERHEATED CONSTANTLY WHILE PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER. I PUT A 3 CORE RADIATOR IN IT AND IT STILL OVERHEATS. THE TRAILER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 4500 POUNDS. PLEASE HELP ME. NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND FORM I HAVE SUBMITTED. THE FIRST ODI NUMBER 707414 HAD A FEW INCORRECT ANSWERS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION. *AK
06/10/1999 · Engine
MY TRUCK HAD 2 CORE RADIATOR WHEN PURCHASED. IT OVERHEATED CONSTANTLY WHILE PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER. I PUT A 3 CORE RADIATOR IN IT AND IT STILL OVERHEATS. PLEASE HELP ME.
01/13/1998 · Brakes
WHENEVER THE ROADS ARE WET & THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. VEHICLE WOULD SKID. *AK
07/03/1997 · Brakes
WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A SOUND FROM THE FRONT END, APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE NOTICED THE UPPER FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE, THE UPPER A FRAME WAS REPLACED. *AK
02/19/1997 · Brakes
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
02/04/1997 · Brakes
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP/ACCIDENT.
01/02/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN DIESEL ENGINE TRUCK. TT