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#BS-1988-DODARI-4350

1988 Dodge Aries

Based on reports from 13 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:rack And PinionHIGH

2 owners reported steering:rack and pinion issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:rack And Pinion (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:rack And Pinion2 (15%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (15%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (8%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (8%)

Power Train:axle Assembly1 (8%)

Suspension:rear1 (8%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (8%)

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages1 (8%)

1988 Dodge Aries: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge Aries, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge Aries, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge Aries, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge Aries, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Aries is the 1987 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1988 Dodge Aries vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1988 Dodge Aries: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Dodge Aries?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Dodge Aries is related to the steering:rack and pinion, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1988 Dodge Aries reliable?

The 1988 Dodge Aries has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1988 Dodge Aries problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1988 Dodge Aries have any recalls?

Yes, the 1988 Dodge Aries has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Aries problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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