1989 Dodge RAM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1989 Dodge RAM has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (11 reports).

0Recalls
28Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Dodge RAM recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Dodge RAM.

Most common 1989 Dodge RAM problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts11
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Steering4
Power Train3
Tires3
Seats2
Visibility1
Structure1
Suspension1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2003-10-15, Tires
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
2002-02-28, Fuel System, Other
AFTER FUELING VAN THERE IS NO REGISTRATION ON THE DASHBOARD OF FUEL GAUGE. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED FUEL GAUGE AND NEEDLE 3 TIMES, HOWEVER IT STILL MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATED ELECTRICAL WORK WAS DONE TO THE GAS GAUGE.*JB
2001-08-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK HAS PULLED AWAY FROM HOLD AND FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND FROM SMALL HOLD ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. *AK
2001-01-11, Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND THAT LEAK WAS COMING FROM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WHERE"O" RING WORE OUT.THEY CHARGED CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS. *AK
2000-09-28, Tires
QUOTE FROM POLICE REPORT : "INVESTIGATION AT THE SCENE SHOWED THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF VEHICLE #1 LOST TREAD AND BLEW, CAUSING THIS ACCIDENT". THIS INCIDENT DOES NOT FIT THE "PROFILE" PUT FORTH BY FIRESTONE, I.E. NOT A FORD EXPLORER, NOT DRIVEN OFF RAOD, NOT USED IN EXTREME HEAT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

1989 Dodge RAM questions

Does the 1989 Dodge RAM have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Dodge RAM at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge RAM?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (11), Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Steering (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Dodge RAM has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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