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1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van

Based on reports from 12 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque ConverterHIGH

1 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:torque converter issues.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drumMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter1 (8%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum1 (8%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (8%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (8%)

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (8%)

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint1 (8%)

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (8%)

1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van is related to the power train:automatic transmission:torque converter, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van reliable?

The 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 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 Mini Ram Van 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 Mini Ram Van have any recalls?

No recalls have been issued for the 1989 Dodge Mini Ram Van according to NHTSA records.

What mileage do Dodge Mini Ram Van problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

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?

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