Does the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT recalls, newest first

April 8, 1991NHTSA 91V05100012,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The steering wheel may crack at its mounting hub weld attachment because of fatigue loading and eventually separate from the hub.
Consequence: Separation of the steering wheel from its mounting hubresults in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur withoutwarning.
Remedy: Replace steering wheels with revised wheel with arc welds added at the wheel stamping-to-hub attachment.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 22, 1987NHTSA 87V16400012,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: Engine compartment wiring harness fusible link wires may be trapped under the speed control servo bracket.
Consequence: Trapped wires may eventually cause a high resistanceelectrical short that can result in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Free any trapped wiring; then secure wiring with a tie strap to keep away from speed control bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Hydraulic › Foundation components1
Service brakes1

Other Dodge DIPLOMAT years

Other 1988 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Dodge DIPLOMAT?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.