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.

Dodge · 1988

1988 Dodge Diplomat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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.

Campaign 87V164000

ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.

Campaign 91V051000

THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.

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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.