- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Dodge D250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1988 Dodge D250 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1987 for the gear position indication (prndl). For comparison, the 1987 has 0 and the 1989 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D250 year, for its age
#136 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Dodge D250 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1988 Dodge D250 recalls 1
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
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3 complaints about the 1988 Dodge D250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Single board engine controller fails to power ignition system when under-hood temperature rises on warm days, shutting the engine down unexpectedly. *Ak
Tilt steering box rod busted off from the bushing, resulting in wheel lock up, steering control lost, almost accident, replace steering column and switches. Tt
The shift assembly broke. Please describe details. Tt
Dodge D250: every year compared
All D250 years1988 Dodge D250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Dodge D250 | 3 | 1 | C | |
| 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 B Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge B250 | 2 | 2 | D | 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 D250
Does the 1988 Dodge D250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Dodge D250: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge D250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), electrical system (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Dodge D250 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 25, 1995 and the latest on June 21, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Dodge D250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge D250 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 D250 years have the most complaints?
1989 (9), 1990 (9), 1988 (3). See every Dodge D250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Dodge D250 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