MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge Aries

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1988 Dodge Aries
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:55.220Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990

1988: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19822
19832
19842
19852
19863
19879
198811
198910
19900

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

3 of 11 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Replaced engine head gasket.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-07

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Electrical system

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
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Engine check light came on, opened hood and fire was shooting from the electrical wires near the fuel injection, vehicle burned to the ground. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-29

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Seats

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  2. I
    1991-04-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-08-30 Steering gear bolts loosen
  3. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge Aries — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge Aries reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge Aries?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Aries have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.