1988 DODGE D150

2 recalls, 7 complaints

90V124000 Jul 6, 1990
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH WOULD BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LEAKAGE OF FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy
INSTALL TWO PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT BLOCKER BRACKETS TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH FUEL LINE.
26,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
87V194000 Dec 26, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.
Remedy
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.
3,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Oct 28, 2007
Incident date: Sep 17, 2007
FRAME OF 1988 DODGE D150 IS DEVELOPING CRACKS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE . CERTIFIED MECHANIC SAID HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. WANT TO KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE AS TO HOW TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION? *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Mar 5, 1996
Incident date: Mar 2, 1996
LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON FRONT WHEEL RIVETS (2) POPPED OUT DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Mar 5, 1996
Incident date: Mar 2, 1996
LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON FRONT WHEEL RIVETS (2) POPPED OUT DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1996
SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL LATCH AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1996
SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL LATCH AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Aug 8, 1995
WHERE THE GEAR BOX ATTACHES TO THE FRAME THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Apr 18, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
FRAME CRACKING, CAUSING HARD TO STEER VEHICLE CORRECTLY. TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE D150

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA92045 Opened: Dec 29, 1992 , Closed: Nov 9, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89110 Opened: Apr 5, 1989 , Closed: Jun 26, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1981
FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE
SUMMARY:TWO FLEETS REPORT 32 INCIDENTS OF FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 30 GALLON TANK.===

DODGE D150 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE D150 across all model years (1987, 1990).

6 Total Recalls
24 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DODGE D150 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1990 1 6 View
1989 1 2 View
1988 (current) 2 7
1987 2 1 View
1986 0 3 View
1985 0 3 View
1984 0 1 View
1981 0 1 View

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