1988 Dodge Dynasty
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 108 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 83 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and module.
Show complaint excerpts
The car had not been started in 4 days and was sitting in our drive and just caught fire. We think it may have started in the computer. The computer was completed melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-06
Visibility
2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and electrical heating element.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
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 Dynasty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1988 Dodge Dynasty 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 Dynasty?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Dynasty 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.