MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge B250

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1988 Dodge B250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:09:09.054Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge B250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1988: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19875
19882
19894
19905
19916
199211
199310
199432
19957
19964
19972
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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DRIVER WAS ON THE BALTIMORE BELTWAY RUNNING ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HE FELT A VIBRATION, AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT ,HE WAS BETWEEN TWO LARGE TRUCKS BUT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. NO INJURIES OCCURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001020

STEERING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

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BOLTS HOLDING STEERING COLUMN TO BODY LOOSENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970724

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880218 — power train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.

Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.

Campaign 87V194000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880707 — electrical system

THE BATTERY MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HOOD INNER PANEL AT THE FRONT THREE CELL VENT CAP OF THE BATTERY.

Remedy: REPLACE THREE CELL CAP WITH INDIVIDUAL BATTERY CELL CAPS.

Campaign 88V073000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Dodge B250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V194000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V073000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge B250 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 B250?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge B250 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.