1988 Dodge Dynasty recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Dodge Dynasty owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (7), Hydraulic (7), Engine (4), Electrical system (3), Fuel system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/06/2011 · Wheels / tires · crash
1988 DODGE DYNASTY, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRES WERE WORN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0535-89) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF
03/06/2000 · Electrical system · fire
THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN 4 DAYS AND WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVE AND JUST CAUGHT FIRE. WE THINK IT MAY HAVE STARTED IN THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER WAS COMPLETED MELTED. ALL WIRING WAS BURNED AND MELTED, RADIATOR MELTED, ALL HOSES WERE MELTED, FAN AND WATER PUMP DESTROYED, FUEL INJECTION TUBES MELTED, ANYTHING WIRE OR RUBBER OR PLASTIC WAS MELTED AND AL…
02/14/2000 · Electrical system
MAIN COMPUTER REBUILT. NLM
02/14/2000 · Engine
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
02/14/2000 · Engine
RADIATOR CAP FAILED. NLM
02/14/2000 · Engine
TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN FAILED. NLM
02/14/2000 · Electrical system
COIL AND DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. NLM
02/14/2000 · Engine
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. NLM