1988 Dodge Lancer

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1988 Dodge Lancer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:01.098Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1995: 1 complaint 1995 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1995: 1 complaint 1995 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1995: 1 complaint 1995 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1988: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19851
198614
19878
19880
19892
19951
20013
20021

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension

FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge Lancer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Lancer have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.