Dodge Aries 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Dodge Aries, manufacturered by Fca Us Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 1B3 2B3 3B3 4B3 JB3 ML3 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 20 - 22 MPG | 25 - 30 MPG | 355.48 - 403.95 g/mile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1988 Dodge Aries?
- The 1988 Dodge Aries has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 20 - 22 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 30 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Dodge Aries?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Dodge Aries can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Dodge Aries?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Dodge Aries is $2250.
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Where is the 1988 Dodge Aries produced?
- The 1988 Dodge Aries is produced in Detroit Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1988 Dodge Aries?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1988 Dodge Aries, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 80389 [USA]: The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2320 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Vehicle record id 4561 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Aries Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2321 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 4562 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Aries Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 27.7778 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 42.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2420 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 4563 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Aries Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2320 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 4731 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 35 Model name (carline) Aries Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2321 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 4732 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 35 Model name (carline) Aries Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 27.7778 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 42.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Aries Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 2420 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 4733 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 35 Model name (carline) Aries Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Known Recall Investigations
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
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| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 2200.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 134.25223700841 |
| DisplacementL | 2.2 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Injection Type | Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI) |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | DODGE |
| MakeID | 476 |
| Manufacturer | FCA US LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 994 |
| Model | ARIES |
| ModelID | 14415 |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | Dodge |
| NCSA Model | Aries (K) |
| Plant City | DETROIT |
| Plant Company Name | Jefferson North Assembly |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series2 | High |
| Trim | LE |
| VIN | 1B3BD46D7JC282914 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 1B3BD46D*JC |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20020514 |
Engine check light came on, opened hood and fire was shooting from the electrical wires near the fuel injection, vehicle burned to the ground. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761962
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020409 |
I had a mechanics shop replace the rack and pinion assembley and it keeps coming loose from the frame, when i go around a bend in the road the car feels like it whants to straihgten out and the steering wheel has to be turned as mucn as 45 degrees to maintain proper control. When the road straitens out the steering wheel always ends up in a different position.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19961030 |
Distributor failure, causing vehicle to stall.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950524 |
Bracket that holds the rear axle broke, causing rear wheel to rub against the gas tank pipe. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19941031 |
Replaced engine head gasket. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19930510 |
While going around a slight curve it was difficult to turn steering. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19921230 |
Both seat belts in the front do not retract. In the event of an accident it is felt that they would not work. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19920321 |
Rear axle control arm loosened/torqued, causing other damage to vehicle. *dsh
| No | No | N | None | None |
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3BD46D7JC282914 | 1988 | ARIES | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |