1988 DODGE D250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE D250
The 1988 DODGE D250 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringcolumn (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE D250
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 DODGE D250, potentially affecting up to 3,500 vehicles.
Recall 87V194000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 3,500 vehicles affected
Defect: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.
Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE D250
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE D250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringcolumn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SINGLE BOARD ENGINE CONTROLLER FAILS TO POWER IGNITION SYSTEM WHEN UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURE RISES ON WARM DAYS, SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK
TILT STEERING BOX ROD BUSTED OFF FROM THE BUSHING, RESULTING IN WHEEL LOCK UP, STEERING CONTROL LOST, ALMOST ACCIDENT, REPLACE STEERING COLUMN AND SWITCHES. TT
TILT STEERING BOX ROD BUSTED OFF FROM THE BUSHING, RESULTING IN WHEEL LOCK UP, STEERING CONTROL LOST, ALMOST ACCIDENT, REPLACE STEERING COLUMN AND SWITCHES. TT
THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE D250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE D250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE D250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE D250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE D250
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- 1988 DODGE D250 (current)
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- 1990 DODGE D250 — 11 complaints
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