1992 Dodge Daytona: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was accelerating from a traffic light and the back of the drivers seat fell into the back seat. Luckily I had some diet pepsi on the floor and on the back seat because it was the only thing that stopped me from falling all the way back and possibly losing control of the vehicle. One of the two bolts holding the seat back to the recliner piece failed. I ordered a replacement bolt from dodge. I have the old bolt. *nm”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2005
“In september 2001,the bolt between the transmission and the motor was found to be missing which caused the engine to jump, and tearing the transmission line . Transmission fluid sprayed all over engine. Possible cause of engine fire? Fire started near battery on wires possibly shorting them out. Whole car was lost, destroyed by fire. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2001
“While vehicle was being driven the hood flew up in the air, causing the hinges to snap. When the hinges snapped, the hood hit and cracked the windshield. When the driver attempted to bring the hood back down, the hood injured the driver in the process. The hood hinges and windshield have been replaced. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1997
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“Pin on the hinges of the doors are too heavy & are weighing the vehicle down. Doors are putting big dent in the fender. They've been repaired twice. Dealer is trying to ignore the problem.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Jun 1997
“Consumer experienced problems with the 1992 dodge daytona shaking while driving on the highway. Consumer also is requesting a reimbursement for repairs done to the frame rail to the floor pan welds.*mr *nm”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 1901
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Remedy: SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
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Is the 1992 Dodge Daytona reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Dodge Daytona. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 1992 Dodge Daytona have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:frame and members. 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.