1990 Dodge Daytona: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling; the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition and vehicle suddenly caught on fire in engine compartment. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2001
“Consumer had just gotten into vehicle and started it up and front end of vehicle caught on fire. Before fire department could get there t vehicle was totaled. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 89v237000/ manufacturer's recall 467 would apply to this vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2001
“My girlfriend was involved in an accident, she rear ended another automobile.she states the brakes failed.on impact airbag did deploy.my concern is the failing of the brakes and her getting hurt, I noticed many same complaints on your site. Maybe not all alike but simular.I also notice many other complaints with the daytona as I had with mine and tolerated.tachometer not working, surges and runs rough, then slowing to almost a stop.fuel injection problems, hydraulic rod problems on hatch. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2000
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“Bolts that hold the suspension to the frame loosened whenever going over a bump, the car just made a loud noise and that's how the bolts were noticed. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 1996
“Driving to mother's house, at stop sign, vehicle was rearended, passenger went into dashboard, passenger seat belt broke, rear passenger seat belt broke. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1996
“This transmission was a defective and was replaced at 14,000 miles. The replacement transmission was replaced at 90,000 miles at my coast (1400.00 dollars) this was the same trans.(the 41t) that chryslar has been having trouble with. Now the trans. That the trans shop put in is failing at 117,00 miles. I know thet im not the only one to have troubles. I would like to have some kind of restatution for chrylersers inablilaty to address the problum and repair it right.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 1991
“Manufacturers diagrams show the thermal flasher located with the fuses on the lower driver's side of the dashboard. It is not there. I have emailed dodge requesting information on where it is placed. They suggested I purchase a service manual for the car. What good would that do if the diagrams are wrong to begin with? I called dodge customer service @ 800-992-1997 a representative said there were no diagrams that would show the parts location. He said the part is located behind the dash. I have checked behind the dash and could not find it. My turnsignals do not work except in cold weather and only while the engine is cold.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.
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Is the 1990 Dodge Daytona reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Dodge Daytona. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1990 Dodge Daytona have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.