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Fuel systemPart report

1988 Dodge RAM Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Dodge RAM, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Gasp in fuel intake when accelerating or sometimes when cruising along 75 MPH up an incline in passing lane, speedometer dropped down to 35 MPH. Previously replaced oxygen sensor/fuel pump/carburetor twice.”

NHTSA complaint #514170, filed 1997-04

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201027%
2009222%
200716%
200628%
200513%
200412%
200359%
2001113%
200075%
1999134%
1998245%
1997267%
1996376%
1995386%
1994409%
199336%
1992916%
1991714%
199014%
1989725%
198815%
198616%
1985110%

Other parts of the 1988 Dodge RAM

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Dodge RAM

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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