1989 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 DODGE RAM
The 1989 DODGE RAM has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (7 complaints), Tires (3 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 DODGE RAM
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
FUEL TANK HAS PULLED AWAY FROM HOLD AND FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND FROM SMALL HOLD ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1989 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 DODGE RAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1984 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM — 14 complaints
- 1986 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAM — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM — 27 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM — 63 complaints
- 1992 DODGE RAM — 75 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM — 66 complaints
- 1994 DODGE RAM — 623 complaints
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