1988 Dodge RAM 50 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1988 Dodge RAM 50 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).

1Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your RAM 50?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 Dodge RAM 50 recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103003May 24, 1995920,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Dodge RAM 50 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Tires1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2002-09-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
REAR GAS TANK BRACKET FAILED (RUSTED TRHOUGH) ALLOWING TANK TO SWING DOWN AND SKID ALONG PAVEMENT. ACCIDENT AVOIDED DUE TO LOW SPEED AND RAPID STOP. *TT
2000-10-17, Tires
TREAD COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF ON HIGHWAY( DOT NUMBER: )
1998-05-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE MAKING NOISE.
1997-09-04, Seat Belts
CONSUMER WAS IN A 4 CAR PILE-UP CRASH, HER VEHICLE WAS THE FOURTH CAR. WAS DRIVING APPROX. 20-32 MPH. WEARING SEAT BELT WHEN THE THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE SHOULDER STRAP OF DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED, ALLOWING CONSUMER'S 110LBS UPPER BODY TO HIT THE STEERING AREA AND WHEEL; THIGHS BRUISED ON ARM REST . *AK
1997-08-28, Seat Belts
RECALL 95V-103003, WAITING ON PARTS. *AK

1988 Dodge RAM 50 questions

Does the 1988 Dodge RAM 50 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Dodge RAM 50: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge RAM 50?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Dodge RAM 50 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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