Defect
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
1989 Dodge Van problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 1989 Dodge Van — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
6
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1989 compare to other Van years?
What are the most common 1989 Dodge Van problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 17% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 17% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 17% | new |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 17% | — flat |
Does the 1989 Dodge Van have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1989 Dodge Van — common questions
Is the 1989 Dodge Van reliable?
The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1989 Dodge Van have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Dodge Van. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Which Dodge Van years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Van years to avoid are 2000, 1997. The cleanest record among Van years belongs to 1990.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.