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1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z 5MT

The 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z 5MT is a 174-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,823 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 174 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,823 ($37,975 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L Turbo II I4
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower174 hp
Torque200 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System2
Seat Belts2
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Hydraulic1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 2, 2000 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System
“MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALSO FUEL ING.QUIT. *AK”
Sep 16, 1999 · Steering
“RACK AND PINION STEERING BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED VIBRATION WITHIN STEERING. *AK”
Jan 29, 1999 · Seat Belts
“EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILING TO RETRACT PROPERLY; CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER/MFR NOTIFED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL/…”
Jun 10, 1998 · Power Train
“PLASTTIC PIECE ON STICK SHIFT BREAKS INSIDE THE SHIFTER, VEHICLE CAN NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.”
Aug 11, 1997 · Electrical System Fire
“WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, PULLED ASIDE, OPENED HOOD, ENGULFED WITH FLAMES, DAMAGE MOSTLY IN AREA OF BATTERY, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT. CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL…”

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.

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