- 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 D450 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge D450 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1987 for the gear position indication (prndl).
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough D450 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Dodge D450 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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No complaints about the 1988 Dodge D450 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
1988 Dodge D450 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Dodge D450 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 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 |
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Questions about the 1988 Dodge D450
Does the 1988 Dodge D450 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Dodge D450: 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 D450 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1988 Dodge D450 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