1988 DODGE RAIDER

2 recalls, 12 complaints

95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
920,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
93E023000 Jul 22, 1993
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
670 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE JERKED SIDEWAYS. HE GOT OUT, AND SAW THAT BACK PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION TO THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION , CAUSING A PLATE TO BE RIPPED OFF THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Sep 8, 1999
SEAT BELT RECALL--WANT REFUND FOR REPAIRS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE May 1, 1998
FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON CRACKED AND JAMMED, REPAIRED/REPLACED UNDER RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Jul 13, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#95V103003). CALLED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE. LEFT VEHICLE W/DEALER. NEXT DAY, WENT TO PICK UP VEHICLE. SERVICE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER AFTER ARRIVING, THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS. DON'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. WILL CALL. *AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 31, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
CRACKED ENGINE HEAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 13, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
AFTER BEING REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS VERY HARD TO BUCKLE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUT, ITS HAS BEEN A WHILE NOW AND STILL NO PARTS 95V103003. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
UPON REPLACING SEAT BELT BUCKLE FOR RECALL IN JAN 1996, THE BUCKLE HAS BROKEN AGAIN MARCH 1996. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
UPON REPLACING SEAT BELT BUCKLE FOR RECALL IN JAN 1996, THE BUCKLE HAS BROKEN AGAIN MARCH 1996. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
UPON REPLACING SEAT BELT BUCKLE FOR RECALL IN JAN 1996, THE BUCKLE HAS BROKEN AGAIN MARCH 1996. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 5, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES (95V103003) CONTACTED DEALER ON 3/5/96 BUT FOUND OUT PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 5, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES (95V103003) CONTACTED DEALER ON 3/5/96 BUT FOUND OUT PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
LAP/SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER PLASTIC LATCH IS BROKEN. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 DODGE RAIDER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 16.0 15.0 Regular $4,150
2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 18.0 16.0 Regular $3,900

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

DODGE RAIDER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAIDER across all model years (1987, 1991).

9 Total Recalls
36 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAIDER - Year by Year

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1989 3 11 View
1988 (current) 2 12
1987 2 11 View
1986 0 2 View

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