CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Dodge RAM has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).
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22Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
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1988 Dodge RAM recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Dodge RAM.
Most common 1988 Dodge RAM problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARKING GEAR IT MAKES HORRIBLE AND BUMPING NOISE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO ANOTHER GEAR AND ROLLED BACK, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
SHORTLY AFTER COLD START VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED. *AK
DUE TO FAILURE OF TURN SWITCH, I WAS TICKETED FOR NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS, AND FORCED TO HAVE $366.48 IN REPAIRS FOR A FAULTY SWITCH THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AT INITIAL RELEASE OF VEHICLE IN 1988.*AK
1988 Dodge RAM questions
Does the 1988 Dodge RAM have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Dodge RAM at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge RAM?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Seat Belts (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Dodge RAM 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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