no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
1989 Dodge RAM 50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge RAM 50, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Dodge RAM 50 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 Dodge RAM 50 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other RAM 50 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 50 median. How we score
'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RAM 50 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLE BUT SEAT BELTS ARE BROKEN AND ARE TAKATA MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT THE LATCH PLATE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, DEALER LOOKED UP VIN AND STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS. *SLC
Own a 1989 RAM 50?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.