1989 Dodge D250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Whenever the roads are wet & the brakes are applied, vehicle would not stop properly. Front brakes would not hold. Vehicle would skid. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Frame and members
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to lock up/accident.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual transmission failure in diesel engine truck. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Engine compartment fire due to deteriorated fuel line, causing fuel leakage/fire. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front seat belt buckle failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Poor brake performance
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank strap failure
Summary:two fleets report 32 incidents of fuel tank strap failure onvehicles equipped with the optional 30 gallon tank.===
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