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1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 24 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 20 19 468
2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 23 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 95V103003

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 11 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Fuel System, Gasoline 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD. 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 Ram 50 Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. 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.