Dodge Diplomat 1988
Model Diplomat made in 1988 by Dodge got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering. The car has one 5.2l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 15/19/16 | 16/25/19 | Premium | $ 1078 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/23/20 | 19/29/23 | Premium | $ 862 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 13/15/14 | 14/19/16 | Premium | $ 1232 | 5 | 870826 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V164000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 12000 | 12/01/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/22/1987 | 11/03/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine compartment wiring harness fusible link wires may be trapped under the speed control servo bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trapped wires may eventually cause a high resistanceelectrical short that can result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Free any trapped wiring; then secure wiring with a tie strap to keep away from speed control bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical/engine wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic speed control. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V051000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1988 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 12000 | 12/11/1991 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/08/1991 | 04/16/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel may crack at its mounting hub weld attachment because of fatigue loading and eventually separate from the hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the steering wheel from its mounting hubresults in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur withoutwarning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace steering wheels with revised wheel with arc welds added at the wheel stamping-to-hub attachment. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering wheel.vehicle description: passenger cars; police and taxi vehicles equipped with airbags. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/30/1996 | |||
| While driving tried to put on brakes and the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle didn't stop untill it crashed. *ak | |||