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#BS-1988-DODD15-133D

1988 Dodge D150

Based on reports from 7 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

2 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues.

!Inspect the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ArmMED

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: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 (29%)

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm2 (29%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (14%)

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)1 (14%)

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields1 (14%)

1988 Dodge D150: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge D150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge D150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:control arm:lower arm-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge D150, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Issues

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1988 Dodge D150, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)-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 (2 recalls)

87V194000Feb 1988

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.

90V124000Jan 1991

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge D150 is the 1986 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is drivetrain.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1988 Dodge D150: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Dodge D150?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Dodge D150 is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1988 Dodge D150 reliable?

The 1988 Dodge D150 has 7 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1988 Dodge D150 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 D150 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1988 Dodge D150 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge D150 problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

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.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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