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1988 Dodge Diplomat
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Dodge Diplomat is an intermediate car that was produced by Dodge from the 1977 to 1989 model years. Introduced as a higher-priced companion model to the Dodge Aspen as Dodge phased out the long-running Dodge Dart, the Diplomat ultimately replaced the Aspen.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 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 Diplomat?
EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Diplomat reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Diplomat?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Diplomat. 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 Diplomat?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Diplomat, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.