Total Complaints
11 filings
DODGE RAIDER · model year
1989 DODGE RAIDER
11 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989DODGERAIDER carries 11 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 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 1989 RAIDER is seat belts:front:anchorage with 4 filings, followed by seat belts:front:buckle assembly (2) and tires (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 1989 RAIDER, 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.
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20041114SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED TO A PLATE WHICH IS PART OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL. NORMAL WHEEL WELL CORROSION CAUSES THIS PLATE TO BREAK FREE, RENDERING REAR BELTS USELESS. *JB
20010806TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL 500, LR78-15, DOTVDV4FNJ283 ON DODGE, RAIDER 1989. SPARE TIRE TREAD IS PEALING AWAY FROM TIRE.*AK *SLC
19970828SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE DEALERSHIP IS UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFICS OF THE RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT.
19970717SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.
19970717SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTS RUSTED THROUGH.
19961010SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
19960826SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL# 95V103003.
19960822VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM JAMS WHERE MOTOR LOADED, BOLTS GET LOOSE WHERE WIPER MOVES UP/DOWN, HOLE IN SHEET METAL THAT HOLDS WIPER GETS LARGER, CAUSING WIPER TO JAM UNDER WINDSHIELD, CRACKED WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, MOSTLY IN WINTER MONTHS.AK
19960307SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
TAKATA SEATBELT FAILED, CAUSING INJURY IN ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *DSH
19960307SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
TAKATA SEATBELT FAILED, CAUSING INJURY IN ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *DSH
19950601TIRES
MICHELIN XCH4S ON VEHICLE HAVE BLOWN OUT, EVEN THE ONE MOUNTED ON BACK HAS BLOWN. TT
Compare 1989DODGERAIDER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 DODGE RAIDER have?▼
The 1989 DODGE RAIDER has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 DODGE RAIDER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 DODGE RAIDER is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY and TIRES.
Is the 1989 DODGE RAIDER 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.