1988 DODGE ARIES
1 recalls, 13 complaints
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, OPENED HOOD AND FIRE WAS SHOOTING FROM THE ELECTRICAL WIRES NEAR THE FUEL INJECTION, VEHICLE BURNED TO THE GROUND. *TS *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****761962
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Apr 10, 2002
I HAD A MECHANICS SHOP REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLEY AND IT KEEPS COMING LOOSE FROM THE FRAME, WHEN I GO AROUND A BEND IN THE ROAD THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WHANTS TO STRAIHGTEN OUT AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED AS MUCN AS 45 DEGREES TO MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL. WHEN THE ROAD STRAITENS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 27, 1998
VEHICLES SEAT BACK COLLAPSED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Feb 26, 1997
UPONT STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RPMS INCREASED AND IN ADDITION UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELERATED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1992
REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOOSENED/TORQUED, CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *DSH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 16, 1996
STEERING COLUMN FELL OFF OF ASSEMBLY WHILE BEING PARKED. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER DODGE MODELS W/SIMILAR PROBLEM HAVING RECALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 16, 1996
STEERING COLUMN FELL OFF OF ASSEMBLY WHILE BEING PARKED. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER DODGE MODELS W/SIMILAR PROBLEM HAVING RECALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 21, 1995
Incident date: May 26, 1995
BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO RUB AGAINST THE GAS TANK PIPE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT DO NOT RETRACT. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IT IS FELT THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 7, 1995
Incident date: May 12, 1993
WHILE GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 7, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1994
REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 DODGE ARIES
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE ARIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP82011
Opened: Jun 10, 1982 , Closed: Dec 3, 1982
HIGH PRESSURE AC HOSE RUPTURED
HIGH PRESSURE AC HOSE RUPTURED
DODGE ARIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE ARIES across all model years (1981, 1989).
22
Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths