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1988 Dodge Ramcharger 150 2WD 5.9L V8 3AT

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1988 Dodge Ramcharger – front Unverified
Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1981–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger -- 07-20-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16828555340) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16395930923) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, rear left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 150 2WD 5.9L V8 3AT is a 170-hp 5.9-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 11 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 12 mpg highway (11 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.9L LA V8
Displacement5.9 L
Horsepower170 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City10 MPG
Highway12 MPG
Combined11 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 150 2WD 5.9L V8 3AT 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

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

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge RAMCHARGER

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge RAMCHARGER. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering2
Seats1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 16, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“ACCELERATES WITH OUT WARNING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO TURN KEY OFF,TURNING CRUISE OF DOESN'T STOP IT.MANY CLOSE CALLS!!!!!FINALLY REMOVED CRUISE CONTROL *AK”
Jun 7, 1995 · Steering
“STEERING SYSTEM PERFORMS ERRATIC ALLOWING TRUCK TO WANDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”
Jan 27, 1995 · Seats
“SEAT PEDISTAL ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES BROKE. TT”
Dec 11, 1994 · Steering
“INSIDE OF STEERING COUPLER RUSTS/WEARS/LOOSENS DUE TO IMPROPER SHIELDING OF STEERING SHAFT FROM SNOW/SALT/WATER, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. *AK”

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

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