1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 4 TSBs
91V051000 Apr 8, 1991
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT.
87V164000 Oct 22, 1987
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Consequence
TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
FREE ANY TRAPPED WIRING; THEN SECURE WIRING WITH A TIE STRAP TO KEEP AWAY FROM SPEED CONTROL BRACKET.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 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
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 18.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,050 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 11.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | Premium | $6,350 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DIPLOMAT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP84015
Opened: May 16, 1984 , Closed: Sep 10, 1984
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC STOPS
DODGE DIPLOMAT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE DIPLOMAT across all model years (1976, 1989).
16
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths