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1988 Dodge Dynasty LE

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1988 Dodge Dynasty – front Unverified
Photo: Dodge-Dynasty-Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Dynasty (1988–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Dodge-Dynasty-Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1991 Dodge Dynasty by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1991 Dodge Dynasty 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 93 Dodge Dynasty (14507608586) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Dodge-Dynasty-Side-View by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1988 Dodge Dynasty LE is a 96-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,721 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 96 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Dynasty measures 192.0 inches long on a 104.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,957 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,721 ($34,948 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L Chrysler I4 SOHC
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower96 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque133 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Injection TypeThrottle body fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic (A413)
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14"
Wheels Rear14"
Dimensions & Weight
Length192 in
Width68 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase104.2 in
Curb Weight2,957 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DYNASTY.

14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DYNASTY

Owner Complaints

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge DYNASTY (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic6
Service Brakes6
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Seats1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 6, 2011 · 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…”
Mar 6, 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…”
Feb 14, 2000 · Electrical System
“MAIN COMPUTER REBUILT. NLM”
Dec 17, 1998 · Visibility
“HEATER SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD GOES OUT VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND BURNS OUT THE HEATER CORD. ALSO, BLEW OUT A FUSE TO THE A/C AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE…”
Jan 21, 1998 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED AND FELT SOFT AND APPLICATION WAS DELAYED. WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED , SMOKE WAS VISIBLE UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AND THE VEHICLE…”

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 DYNASTY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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