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1988 Dodge D150

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Oct 28, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jul 6, 1990
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Dodge D150, most frequently naming the body & structure, seat belts and steering categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure240.0%
  • Seat belts120.0%
  • Steering120.0%
  • Suspension120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
90V124000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Jul 6, 1990
26,600 units potentially affected
The defect: IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH WOULD BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
The risk: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LEAKAGE OF FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
The remedy: INSTALL TWO PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT BLOCKER BRACKETS TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH FUEL LINE.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
87V194000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Dec 26, 1987
3,500 units potentially affected
The defect: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.
The remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE89110ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE

Opened Apr 5, 1989
Closed Jun 26, 1989

SUMMARY:TWO FLEETS REPORT 32 INCIDENTS OF FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 30 GALLON TANK.===

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Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Oct 28, 2007

FRAME OF 1988 DODGE D150 IS DEVELOPING CRACKS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE . CERTIFIED MECHANIC SAID HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. WANT TO KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE AS TO HOW TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION? *TR

NHTSA ID
10207114
Incident
Sep 17, 2007
Suspension
Filed Mar 5, 1996

LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON FRONT WHEEL RIVETS (2) POPPED OUT DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.

NHTSA ID
980157
Incident
Mar 2, 1996
Seat belts
Filed Feb 16, 1996

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL LATCH AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA ID
979299
Incident
Jan 15, 1996
Steering
Filed Aug 8, 1995

WHERE THE GEAR BOX ATTACHES TO THE FRAME THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TT

NHTSA ID
969995
Body & structure
Filed Apr 18, 1995

FRAME CRACKING, CAUSING HARD TO STEER VEHICLE CORRECTLY. TT

NHTSA ID
963929
Incident
Apr 1, 1994

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge D150 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1990613—
1989112—
1988Viewing521—
1987122—
1986302—
1985202—
1984102—
1983001—
1982001—
1981101—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.