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1988 Dodge Daytona

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Aug 2, 2000
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 14, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
3
1 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Dodge Daytona, most frequently naming the engine, seat belts and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine314.3%
  • Seat belts314.3%
  • Steering29.5%
  • Transmission29.5%
  • Body & structure29.5%
  • Fuel system29.5%
  • Electrical29.5%
  • Visibility14.8%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08E033000

SUSPENSION

Apr 14, 2008
6,903 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTSView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE89016ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

HORN FAILURE

Opened Nov 29, 1988
Closed Feb 21, 1989

There is no summary currently available

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE88108ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

TRUNK FIRE

Opened Sep 22, 1988
Closed Jan 6, 1989

There is no summary currently available

STRUCTURE

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 11
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Aug 2, 2000

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALSO FUEL ING.QUIT. *AK

NHTSA ID
726476
Incident
Sep 1, 1999
Steering
Filed Sep 16, 1999

RACK AND PINION STEERING BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED VIBRATION WITHIN STEERING. *AK

NHTSA ID
847894
Incident
Jun 21, 1998
Seat belts
Filed Jan 29, 1999

EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILING TO RETRACT PROPERLY; CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER/MFR NOTIFED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL/ REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

NHTSA ID
834224
Incident
Jul 26, 1997
Transmission
Filed Jun 10, 1998

PLASTTIC PIECE ON STICK SHIFT BREAKS INSIDE THE SHIFTER, VEHICLE CAN NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

NHTSA ID
536539
Electrical
Filed Aug 11, 1997
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, PULLED ASIDE, OPENED HOOD, ENGULFED WITH FLAMES, DAMAGE MOSTLY IN AREA OF BATTERY, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT. CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ID
815216
Incident
Aug 4, 1997
Engine
Filed May 6, 1997
Fire reported

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA ID
812025
Incident
Aug 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed Feb 24, 1997
Crash reported1 injury reported1 death reported

DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND/ CAR THEN SPON OUT OF CONTROL, THEN HIT A PICKUP TRUCK. *AK

NHTSA ID
809309
Incident
Jun 20, 1995
Body & structureHeating & air conditioningEngine+7 more
Filed Jan 12, 1997

ENGINE HEADS FAILED.

NHTSA ID
528034
Incident
Jan 4, 1993

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0801001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

082700

AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

970919083297

AIR BAGS

AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC

0832097

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Daytona by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1994001—
1993151149.0
1992172053.2
1991134160.1
1990263162.7
1989343370.9
1988Viewing111255.2
1987822—
1986434—
1985445—
1984223—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.