The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Daytona — 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Pacifica Hatchback 2-Door · Shelby Z Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 23 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Daytona manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,392
- Accessories & Equipment 244
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 144
- Body & Frame 63
- Maintenance 84
- Brakes 89
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 82
- Electrical 327
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 114
- Engine Performance 1,065
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Daytona
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 23 complaints and Dodge has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Daytona. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Daytona manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Daytona?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 across the Pacifica Hatchback 2-Door, Shelby Z Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1988 Daytona problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Daytona, covering suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1988 Daytona wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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