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1989 Dodge D250 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Dodge D250, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #707414, filed 1999-06

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1989222%

Other parts of the 1989 Dodge D250

Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge D250

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.

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