BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-1989-DODDYN-6021

1989 Dodge Dynasty

Based on reports from 74 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
74
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Recalls
1
TSBs
25
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 74 complaints, 1 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

car is not getting any spark at all

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitates runs roughly

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission will not shift once warmed up

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

19 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (19 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission19 (26%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine13 (18%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components3 (4%)
Power Train:axle Assembly3 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 (3%)
Steering:rack And Pinion2 (3%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator2 (3%)

1989 Dodge Dynasty: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
00
4
01
2
02
1
04
1
10
2
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty. Recent trend: increasing.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $1.20

Recall History (1 recall)

89V237000Feb 1990

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

The worst model year for the Dodge Dynasty is the 1992 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1989 Dodge Dynasty vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

74

Class avg

66

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1989.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 74 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Dynasty Model Years

199719951994199319921991199019891988
View all Dodge Dynasty years →

1989 Dodge Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Dodge Dynasty?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Dodge Dynasty is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Dodge Dynasty reliable?
The 1989 Dodge Dynasty has 74 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1989 Dodge Dynasty problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1989 Dodge Dynasty have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 Dodge Dynasty has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Dynasty problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 1989 Dodge Dynasty Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 74 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $1.20Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees