1988 Dodge Dodge Truck
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 51 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
Recall repair work denied due to lack of parts, rack and pinion steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-14
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Seat belt latch inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1988 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1988 Dodge Dodge Truck 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 Dodge Truck?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.