1988 Dodge D50Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Dodge D50, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Dodge D50 has problems

1 complaint 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
Seats11

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

1 recall

1988 Dodge D50 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 D50 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 D50 median. How we score

'84'86'87'88'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What D50 owners report

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

OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HIS DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WHERE IT LATCHS, HE ALSO NOTES THAT SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD WHEN HE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM A YEAR LATER. *AK
Complaint 807545 · Jan 13, 1997

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