1990 Dodge D250 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 12 mpgcombined, 5.2L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 14 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Dodge D250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge D250. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and suspension (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 185,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 22%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Suspension2 22%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “One month after delivery, entire left rear quarter paint peeled off in one sheet, dealer repainted. During the last five years the entire painted surface , excluding the the repainted area, has been showing signs of orangepeel then the paint starts coming off in large pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #711807, filed 1999-09Suspension: “Upper ball joint failed, after repair work completed upper ball joint pulled out of control arm due to threads being stripped, damaging control arm and new ball joint.”
NHTSA complaint #542686, filed 1998-12Body and structure: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 210,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 Dodge D250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 13 | 12 | $5,600 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 10 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 9 | 13 | 11 | $6,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Dodge D250 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Dodge D250.
Other model years of the Dodge D250
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9 | 185,000 | 0 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Dodge D250 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge D250 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Dodge D250 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 1990 Dodge D250 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Dodge D250 get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Dodge D250 (D250 Pickup 2WD, 5.2L 8-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 11 city and 14 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Dodge D250 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 185,000 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 210,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.