1989 Dodge RAIDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 5; 1997: 1; 2001: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10098837 · 2004-11-14 (November 14, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10098837 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500896 · 1996-01-23 (January 23, 1996)
TAKATA SEATBELT FAILED, CAUSING INJURY IN ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504640 · 1996-08-12 (August 12, 1996)
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 508906 · 1996-09-18 (September 18, 1996)
THE DEALERSHIP IS UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFICS OF THE RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 518656 · 1997-06-17 (June 17, 1997)
REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTS RUSTED THROUGH.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 518656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801192 · 1996-08-22 (August 22, 1996)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801192 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801277 · 1996-08-26 (August 26, 1996)
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL# 95V103003.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 893487 · 2001-08-06 (August 6, 2001)
FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL 500, LR78-15, DOTVDV4FNJ283 ON DODGE, RAIDER 1989. SPARE TIRE TREAD IS PEALING AWAY FROM TIRE.*AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 893487 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V027000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1989-02-28 (February 28, 1989)
THROTTLE BLADE ICING MAY OCCUR DURING EXTENDED HIGHWAY DRIVING AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 10 DEGREES F.
Consequence: ICE FORMATION CAN PREVENT THROTTLE BLADE FROM CLOSINGTO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL ANCHOR PLATE UNDER BASE OF THROTTLE; HEATED ENGINE COOLANT WILL BE FLOWED THROUGH AN ADAPTER PLATE TO ELIMINATE ICE FORMATION ON THE THROTTLE BLADE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗95V103003 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
9 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 228.6%ODI 486764DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY INSERTING BUCKLE WITHOUT JAMMING AND WON'T ALWAYS GO ALL THE WAY IN. *SKD | 555.6%ODI 802334AFTER BEING REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS VERY HARD TO BUCKLE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUT, ITS HAS BEEN A WHILE NOW AND STILL NO PARTS 95V103003. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK | 222.2%ODI 504640FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 510587FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON CRACKED AND JAMMED, REPAIRED/REPLACED UNDER RECALL. | 333.3%ODI 500896TAKATA SEATBELT FAILED, CAUSING INJURY IN ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *DSH |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 486764DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY INSERTING BUCKLE WITHOUT JAMMING AND WON'T ALWAYS GO ALL THE WAY IN. *SKD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1% |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 10018016THE REAR SEAT BELT COULD NOT ACCOMMODATE A NORMAL SIZE PERSON WITH A 34 INCH WAIST. *NLM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 10098837REAR 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 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 870517CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE JERKED SIDEWAYS. HE GOT OUT, AND SAW THAT BACK PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION TO THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION , CAUSING A PLATE TO BE RIPPED OFF THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK | 111.1%ODI 893487FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL 500, LR78-15, DOTVDV4FNJ283 ON DODGE, RAIDER 1989. SPARE TIRE TREAD IS PEALING AWAY FROM TIRE.*AK *SLC |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 515828CRACKED ENGINE HEAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1988: 0 complaints · 1989: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Seat Belts:Rear/Other | Tires | Tires:Tread/Belt | Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.