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Dodge D250 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Dodge D250 (1989–1990) that have at least 5 complaints. 1990 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All D250 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
19909185,00000—Not enough data
19899—00—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

1990: “Issues with frame cracking on 2wheel drive diesel equipped 1990-1993 Dodge pickup where lower control arm mounted to frame ears. Also frame cracking between engine mounts and steering box on 2wheel drive models and between front spring hangers and steering box on 4 wheel drive dieselmodels. If trucks hit in front rivets become loose and additional frame damage occurs. 1972-1993 1/2 ton model ie d100 and d150 have notoriety for cracking frames at steering boxes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10909586, filed 2016-09, 210,000 miles

1989: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #707471, filed 1999-06

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology