Dodge D250 1988

Model D250 made in 1988 by Dodge got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and steering. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.9l, 5.2l and 5.9l.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.9L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD15/18/1616/23/19Regular$ 93812870830
( 3.9L) 6Manual, 4 gearsRWD15/17/1617/22/19Regular$ 93812870830
( 5.2L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD13/14/1314/18/16Regular$ 115412870720
( 5.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1515/22/18Regular$ 100012871102
( 5.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD12/16/1413/21/16Regular$ 107112870720
( 5.9L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD11/13/1212/17/14Regular$ 125012870720
( 5.9L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD11/14/1212/18/14Regular$ 125012870720
( 5.9L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD11/13/1112/16/13Regular$ 136419870720

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
87V194000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)350002/18/1988MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/26/198701/11/1988
Defect SummaryAutomatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
Corrective SummaryAll involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.
NotesSystem: parking gear shiftvehicle description: light trucks and vans/wagons.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE89110CHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/05/198906/26/1989FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
02/06/2001
 Single board engine controller fails to power ignition system when under-hood temperature rises on warm days, shutting the engine down unexpectedly. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
01/25/1995
 The shift assembly broke. please describe details. tt
STEERING - COLUMN
02/09/1996
 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