1988 Dodge Daytona Base 5MT
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- Photo: Dodge Daytona (3749782860) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9340205624) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9336079105) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler "Dodge" Daytona by Txemari. (Navarra)., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 87-91 Dodge Daytona rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Dodge Daytona Base 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,454 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,454 ($28,720 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Chrysler K I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Dodge Daytona Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DAYTONA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DAYTONA
Owner Complaints
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DAYTONA (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 DODGE DAYTONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.