1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
The 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN, potentially affecting up to 11,278 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 88V107000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 4,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.
Consequence: FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.
View full details →Recall 88V010000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 375 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEFECTIVE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH. *AW
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE MINI RAM VAN
- 1984 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 3 complaints
- 1985 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 0 complaints
- 1987 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 0 complaints
- 1988 DODGE MINI RAM VAN (current)
- 1989 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 12 complaints
- 1991 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 1 complaint
- 1992 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 2 complaints
- 1993 DODGE MINI RAM VAN — 2 complaints
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- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints