1988 Dodge Dakota vs 1988 Ford F250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Dodge Dakota | 1988 Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–22 | 11–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 2 |
| Power Train | 10 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
1988 Dodge Dakota
1988 Ford F250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.