1988 Dodge Ramcharger recalls & complaints

4 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Dodge Ramcharger under individual trim or body names rather than "Ramcharger", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

4complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Steering (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Seats (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (4)

03/16/2000 · 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

06/07/1995 · Steering
STEERING SYSTEM PERFORMS ERRATIC ALLOWING TRUCK TO WANDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

01/27/1995 · Seats
SEAT PEDISTAL ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES BROKE. TT

12/11/1994 · 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

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