1988 Dodge Daytona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Dodge Daytona, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving temperature gauge went up, smoke coming from underhood, pulled aside, opened hood, engulfed with flames, damage mostly in area of battery, according to fire dept. Caused by electrical short, vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #815216, filed 1997-08Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Dodge Daytona
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Dodge Daytona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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