1988 Dodge Dynasty Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Dodge Dynasty (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1988 Dodge Dynasty. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 43%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Equipment1 7.1%
- Seats1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake pedal began to make a clunking noise when depressed and felt soft and application was delayed. Without warning the brakes failed , smoke was visible under the front wheel wells and the vehicle narrowly avoided rear ending another vehicle. Previous and recent repairs found no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #530387, filed 1998-01Electrical system: “The car had not been started in 4 days and was sitting in our drive and just caught fire. We think it may have started in the computer. The computer was completed melted. All wiring was burned and melted, radiator melted, all hoses were melted, fan and water pump destroyed, fuel injection tubes melted, anything wire or rubber or plastic was melted and all the othere was damaged. Fire also damaged everything under dash. The battery exploded after the fire was in progress. This car was in a-1 shape and I had only owned it one week to the day of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #719778, filed 2000-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1988 Dodge Dynasty version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Dynasty FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Dynasty in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 Dodge Dynasty.
Other model years of the Dodge Dynasty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 83 | 98,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 144 | 114,214 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 108 | 98,734 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 55 | 60,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 55 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Dynasty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Dodge Dynasty have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1988 Dodge Dynasty as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Dodge Dynasty is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1988 Dodge Dynasty been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1988 Dodge Dynasty get?
The EPA rates the 1988 Dodge Dynasty (Dynasty, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.