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1988 Dodge D250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge D250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Dodge D250 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
Electrical system10
Power train10
Steering10

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

1 recall

1988 Dodge D250 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

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 D250 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 D250 median. How we score

'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Dodge D250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK STRAP FAILUREPE89110 · closed Jun 26, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What D250 owners report

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

SINGLE BOARD ENGINE CONTROLLER FAILS TO POWER IGNITION SYSTEM WHEN UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURE RISES ON WARM DAYS, SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK
Complaint 747217 · Jun 21, 2001

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