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1988 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.2L V8 4MT Creeper

The 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.2L V8 4MT Creeper is a 170-hp 5.2-liter V8 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 12 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (12 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.2L LA V8
Displacement5.2 L
Horsepower170 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeThrottle-body fuel injection (TBI)
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual (creeper)
Fuel Economy
City11 MPG
Highway14 MPG
Combined12 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

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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