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1988 Dodge B350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge B350, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Dodge B350 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1988 Dodge B350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 88V-073 · May 4, 1988 · 2,200 vehicles

Risk. SUCH INTERFERENCE MAY DISLODGE CAP AND ALLOW HYDROGENGAS TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 87V-194 · Dec 26, 1987 · 3,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other B350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B350 median. How we score

'82'83'84'85'88'89'91'92'93'94'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What B350 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LEVER FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT THAT GOES UP AND DOWN MAKES THE FAN BLOW OUT HOT AIR. CONSUMER CAN SMELL SMOKE AND SMOKE THAT COMES FROM A/C UNIT AND THE VENTS.
Complaint 847899 · Oct 21, 1999

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