1988 DODGE RAM 50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
The 1988 DODGE RAM 50 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50, potentially affecting up to 920,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 920,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR GAS TANK BRACKET FAILED (RUSTED TRHOUGH) ALLOWING TANK TO SWING DOWN AND SKID ALONG PAVEMENT. ACCIDENT AVOIDED DUE TO LOW SPEED AND RAPID STOP. *TT
ENGINE MAKING NOISE.
CONSUMER WAS IN A 4 CAR PILE-UP CRASH, HER VEHICLE WAS THE FOURTH CAR. WAS DRIVING APPROX. 20-32 MPH. WEARING SEAT BELT WHEN THE THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE SHOULDER STRAP OF DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED, ALLOWING CONSUMER'S 110LBS UPPER BODY TO HIT THE STEERING AREA AND WHEEL; THIGHS BRUISED ON ARM REST . *AK
RECALL 95V-103003, WAITING ON PARTS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE RAM 50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE RAM 50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 50
- 1984 DODGE RAM 50 — 0 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM 50 — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE RAM 50 — 1 complaint
- 1987 DODGE RAM 50 — 12 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM 50 (current)
- 1989 DODGE RAM 50 — 5 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM 50 — 5 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM 50 — 2 complaints
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