With 0 recalls and 10 complaints, the 1989 Dodge D250 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Dodge D250's biggest weak point? ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. It leads 10 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine And Engine Cooling3

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic,structure1

04Power Train1

05Fuel System, Gasoline1

10 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge D250 Fuel Economy

10–14mpg combined

9-13city

12-16hwy

$3,150-$4,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 1989 Dodge D250 ranges from 10 to 14 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

D250 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 3-spd

14mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city15 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Manual 4-spd

14mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

12 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

13mpg

5.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

11 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Manual 4-spd

13mpg

5.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

12 city14 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 3-spd

12mpg

5.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

11 city13 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 3-spd

11mpg

5.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city12 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Pickup 2WD - Manual 4-spd

11mpg

5.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city13 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor

D250 Cab Chassis 2WD - Automatic 3-spd

10mpg

5.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

9 city12 hwy~$4,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1989 Dodge D250

9States

63%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (37%), but the remaining listings are spread across 8 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

737%

CACalifornia

316%

DEDelaware

211%

PAPennsylvania

211%

MNMinnesota

15%

INIndiana

15%

NENebraska

15%

FLFlorida

15%

OKOklahoma

15%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1989.

Buying a 1989 Dodge D250?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1989 Dodge D250 a good car to buy?

The 1989 Dodge D250 has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report engine and engine cooling as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 1989 Dodge D250?

You'll get between 10 and 14 MPG combined from the 1989 Dodge D250, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1989 Dodge D250?

Out of 10 owner complaints, engine and engine cooling issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.