no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.
1988 Dodge DiplomatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Dodge Diplomat, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 1996. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Dodge Diplomat has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1988 Dodge Diplomat 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
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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 Diplomat 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 Diplomat median. How we score
'76'77'78'80'81'82'85'86'87'88'89
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1988 Diplomat?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.