1993 Dodge Daytona: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving, consumer smelled smoke coming from the vehicle, he pulled over onto the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames, as a result there was heavy fire damage to the entire front end including the undercarriage of te vehicle, potential engine failure (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2002
“Engine failure resulted in vehicle fire, prior to fire the engine light had been illuminating. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2000
“I have been having problems with the transmission in this car since the day I purchased it. Dodge has replaced the transmission twice and now it is going on its third. The dodge service department check the vehicle 3/18/00 and claims transmission is fine. I took the car to a reputable transmission establishment and they determined that the transmission is on its way out. I am currently bringing the car back to dodge and demanding they fix this problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2000
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“Lower left drivers seat back attachment bolt failed allowing seat back to fall flat back. Car was undrivable in this condition.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 1998
“The defective lower driver seatback bolt sheared off, causing the driver's seatback to collapse which almost caused an accident. This problem is similar to the 1991 shadow recall. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 1997
“Had closed passenger's side door by handle; door broke off the hinge connected to door frame; door was uneven and not aligned properly. *ak after closing door when hinge broke, the fender was bent, body shop determined that the metal in the door was weak causing the failure of the door hinge. *slc”Owner report · Structure · Aug 1997
“Drivers shoulder belt would not retract. No tension, ineffective in restraining driver while driving. Rear brake shoes drag/do not release fully, causing brake overheat, loss of braking power, and premature wearout of brake shoes.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1997
“A clamp on the fuel line hose cracked, causing fuel to spray everywhere while driving the vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 1997
“The driver's and front passenger's doors start expanding and consumer cannot get out of it, also it is starting to break the welds. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Apr 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Daytona years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 1993 Dodge Daytona reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Dodge Daytona. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1993 Dodge Daytona have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning structure. 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.