MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge B250

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1988 Dodge B250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:51.527Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1988: 2 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2000-10-20

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Show complaint excerpts

Bolts holding steering column to body loosened.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-24

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1988-02-18Power train87V194000 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.

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    1988-07-07Electrical system88V073000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge B250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V194000 · Power train
  • Recall 88V073000 · Electrical system
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.