Total Complaints
6 filings
DODGE D150 · model year
1990 DODGE D150
6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1990DODGED150 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1990 D150 is power train:automatic transmission with 2 filings, followed by structure:frame and members (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1990 D150, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030108STEERING:COLUMN
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE STEERING BOLTS ARE LOOSE AND IT IS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO JUMP AROUND CAUSING IT TO BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
20020207ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECALL 00 V 135 000 FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEALS WITH SAME PROBLEMS OF FUSES BLOWING OUT AND WIRING SHORTING OUT AS CONSUMER WAS HAVING.HOWEVER, DRIVER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
19970911STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE A-FRAME CRACKED ON RIGHT/LEFT SIDE AND AT STEERING GEAR BOX. *AK
19950916STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW THE FRAME WAS BENT . TT
19950622CrashPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OWNER PARKED TRUCK ON SLIGHT INCLINE W/ENGINE OFF. TRUCK ROLLED DOWN HILL THROUGH TREES HITTING FENCE. PLEASE INITIATE FURTHER DETAILS. TT
19950403POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION (A500) IS SLIPPING, AND THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION. TT
Compare 1990DODGED150 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1990 DODGE D150 have?▼
The 1990 DODGE D150 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 DODGE D150?▼
The most-complained component for the 1990 DODGE D150 is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 1990 DODGE D150 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.