Total Complaints
14 filings
DODGE DODGE TRUCK · model year
1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
14 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1990DODGEDODGE TRUCK carries 14 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 DODGE TRUCK is power train:manual transmission with 2 filings, followed by wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (1) 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 DODGE TRUCK, 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.
14
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:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20001004TIRES:TREAD/BELT
PE00040, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1990, AMERICOACH ON DODGE CHASSIS, TIRE SIZE P23585R16. PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO MOTORHOME. HAVE NOT CONTACTED FIRESTONE. *AK THIS IS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX BRAND. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CUSTOMER TO BILL THE TIRE COMPANY. *YH
19980407SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
POWER ASSIST STARTED FAILING ABOUT HALF TIME AND THE ANTI-LOCK PULSING STOPPED ALL TOGETHER, THERE IS A RECALL
19970926POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
19970115SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
POWER ASSISTED BRAKE FAILURE.
19960930POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 500657)
19960930ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
19960930EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS.
19960930VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS.
19960930POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT FAILED.
19960930ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.
19960930FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
19960930VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEED SENSOR FAILED.
19960930VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH SHORTED/FAILED.
19950413CrashWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
LEFT REAR WHEEL LUG NUTS LOOSENED, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. *SKD
Compare 1990DODGEDODGE TRUCK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK have?▼
The 1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK has 14 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK is POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 1990 DODGE DODGE TRUCK 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.