1992 Dodge Dynasty: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 144 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints); the 1990 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after it stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,507.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions. The vehicle also slipped out of gear on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving 30 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact stated that the antilock brakes locked, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired in 1999 according to NHTSA campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The contact stated that there was a lifetime warranty on this recall; however, the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle again for free. The failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2008
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“Steering: wheel and handle bar: was driving to school when the steering wheel sheered of steering column. Was not able to steer car luckly I was not on a major street or freeway. Spent about $100 at e&j to get used steering column and $200 to get repaired by aamco. This failure is not reported as a recall by chrystler.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2005
“After normal servicing on the fuel rail on my 1992 dodge dynasty 3.3lv6, the non-replaceable seals in the crossover tube at the end of the fuel rail began leaking. This is the same leak fixed in recall campaign 00v268000 for the dodge caravan 3.3l v6, however my local dealership could not provide me with the seals that are used to repair this leak. Through much investigation on the internet, I have found many instances of other owners of dodge/chrysler vehicles with the same 3.3l/3.8l v6 engines that are experiencing this same issue, and feel that this recall should be expanded to cover all makes and models shipped with this engine and fuel-rail combination. *la”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2004
“I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak I told him needed to be fixed and asked if I could wait on the payment and told him I had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before I got it she had for about 2 weeks and I will have it a month I am trying to find out if there is anything I can do it has a rod out and it is just getting worse I now will not drive it I don't trust it and I will have it 30 days the 30th. The other lady that had it said she told him too so he knew it was like that. Please help and tell me if I have any rights. Sherri”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2003
“The steering column caught on fire melting some wiring and burning the consumer's knee. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *ph”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2003
“Consumer states while driving automatic transmission, the second gear doesn't shift properly. Dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2003
“My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My is the 1992 dynasty and her is the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this is a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2003
“My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My is the 1992 dynasty and hers is the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this is a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
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 Dynasty reliable?
NHTSA has 144 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Dodge Dynasty. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Dynasty problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,214 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Dodge Dynasty have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. 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.