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1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Dodge Dakota, marketed as the Ram Dakota for the final two years of production, is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler and marketed by its Dodge Truck division and later its Ram Truck division (2010-2011), across three generations.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.
MACHINING ERROR IN LOCATING WHEEL STUD HOLES MAY PREVENT FULL SEATING OF BRAKE DRUM TO SHAFT FLANGE.
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
65 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD, most often about: Steering, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.