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1988 Dodge RaiderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge Raider, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Dodge Raider has problems

9 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
Seat belts70
Engine and engine cooling10
Tires11

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

1 recall

1988 Dodge Raider 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Raider 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 Raider median. How we score

'86'87'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Raider owners report

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

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES (95V103003) CONTACTED DEALER ON 3/5/96 BUT FOUND OUT PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Complaint 980152 · Mar 5, 1996
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#95V103003). CALLED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE. LEFT VEHICLE W/DEALER. NEXT DAY, WENT TO PICK UP VEHICLE. SERVICE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER AFTER ARRIVING, THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS. DON'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. WILL CALL. *AK *SLC
Complaint 816801 · Sep 4, 1997
AFTER BEING REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS VERY HARD TO BUCKLE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUT, ITS HAS BEEN A WHILE NOW AND STILL NO PARTS 95V103003. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
Complaint 802334 · Sep 13, 1996

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