1988 Dodge W250

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1988 Dodge W250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:57.972Z

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
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1988: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19840
19851
19861
19871
19880
19891
19902
19916
19927
19938
19941

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

  2. I
    1989-04-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-26 Fuel tank strap failure

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge W250 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V194000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge W250 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 W250 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.