1988 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE RAM
The 1988 DODGE RAM has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE RAM
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARKING GEAR IT MAKES HORRIBLE AND BUMPING NOISE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO ANOTHER GEAR AND ROLLED BACK, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
SHORTLY AFTER COLD START VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED. *AK
DUE TO FAILURE OF TURN SWITCH, I WAS TICKETED FOR NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS, AND FORCED TO HAVE $366.48 IN REPAIRS FOR A FAULTY SWITCH THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AT INITIAL RELEASE OF VEHICLE IN 1988.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE RAM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 DODGE RAM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
190393 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN COUPLER SERVICE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1983 DODGE RAM — 1 complaint
- 1984 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM — 14 complaints
- 1986 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAM — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1989 DODGE RAM — 35 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM — 63 complaints
- 1992 DODGE RAM — 75 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM — 66 complaints
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