1988 Dodge Aries
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1988 Dodge Aries.
Recalls on the 1988 Dodge Aries
Suspension
THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353.
Source: NHTSA
What 13 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1988 Dodge Aries at a glance
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Wagon
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1988 Dodge Aries?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1988 Dodge Aries with NHTSA, most often about the steering. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1988 Dodge Aries reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1988 Dodge Aries?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1988 Dodge Aries listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.