- The problem
- The battery may interfere with the hood inner panel at the front three cell vent cap of the battery.
- The risk
- Such interference may dislodge cap and allow hydrogengas to escape and cause a fire hazard.
- The fix
- Replace three cell cap with individual battery cell caps.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Dodge B150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge B150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 1988 for the 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical B150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Dodge B150 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
- The risk
- This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
- The fix
- All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge B150: every year compared
All B150 years1988 Dodge B150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Dodge B150 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1988 Dodge Caravan | 107 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge Aries | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D150 | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge B350 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D100 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D250 | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge B Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Dodge B150
Does the 1988 Dodge B150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1988 Dodge B150: 12v / 24v / 48v battery (May 1988); gear position indication (prndl) (December 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1988 Dodge B150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Dodge B150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge B150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge B150 years have the most complaints?
1999 (8), 1995 (4), 1994 (3). See every Dodge B150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Dodge B150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data