1989 Dodge Dakota vs 1989 Ford F250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Dodge Dakota | 1989 Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 112 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 30 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–22 | 11–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 25 |
| Steering | 19 | 7 |
| Power Train | 12 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7 |
| Tires | 4 | 8 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
1989 Dodge Dakota
1989 Ford F250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.