1989 Dodge Raider Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 16 mpgcombined, 2.6L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Dodge Raider (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1989 Dodge Raider. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by tires (2) and visibility (1). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly filed under the same part.
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.
- Seat belts6 67%
- Tires2 22%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Rear passenger side shoulder belt is anchored to a plate which is part of the rear wheel well. Normal wheel well corrosion causes this plate to break free, rendering rear belts useless.”
NHTSA complaint #10098837, filed 2004-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wiper mechanism jams where motor loaded, bolts get loose where wiper moves up/down, hole in sheet metal that holds wiper gets larger, causing wiper to jam under windshield, cracked windshield, impairs driver's vision, mostly in winter months.ak”
NHTSA complaint #801192, filed 1996-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Dodge Raider 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider 4WD/AWD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Raider 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 16 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Raider 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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
- 95V103003May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Dodge Raider 1987–1989, Colt 1986–1991, RAM 50 1986–1991 +7 more
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- 89V027000Feb 28, 1989Vehicle speed controlCovers: Dodge Raider 1989
Throttle blade icing may occur during extended highway driving at temperatures below 10 degrees f.
Recall details for the 1989 Dodge Raider → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Dodge Raider.
Other model years of the Dodge Raider
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 9 | — | 2 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Dodge Raider have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1989 Dodge Raider as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Dodge Raider is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1989 Dodge Raider been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Dodge Raider get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Dodge Raider (Raider, 2.6L 4-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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.