1988 Dodge Daytona

$19,500
from
4
listings
$20K–$22K
price range
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Low$19,500
High$21,700
From$19,500
Avg Mileage75,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1988 Dodge Daytona Trims

All Trims Combined
From$19,500
$20K–$22K
4 listings75,000 avg miles
ES
From$7,245
3 listings|$7K–$14K
Shelby Z
From$19,500
4 listings|$20K–$22K

1988 Dodge Daytona Pricing

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Dodge Daytona Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 1988 Dodge Daytona's high safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 22 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
22
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1988 Dodge Daytona has accumulated 22 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling4
02Steering3
03Seat Belts3
04Power Train3
05Structure2
22 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Daytona Fuel Economy

20–23mpg combined
·
18-20city
·
23-29hwy
·
$2,950-$4,100/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 1988 Dodge Daytona ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Daytona - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Daytona - Automatic 3-spd
22mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Daytona - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Daytona - Automatic 3-spd
20mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city23 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1988 Dodge Daytona

7States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 7 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1988.

1988 Dodge Daytona: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 1988 Dodge Daytona a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1988 Dodge Daytona. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 1988 Dodge Daytona?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $342 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1988 Dodge Daytona?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems top the list with 22 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 1988 compare to other Dodge Daytona years?

Each Dodge Daytona model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Dodge Daytona overview page.

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