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1989 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.
34
Latest Nov 5, 2003
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.
3
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.
3
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.
20
11 injuries, 3 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 34 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Dodge Daytona, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and brakes categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 20 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

  • Engine1025.6%
  • Airbags820.5%
  • Brakes410.3%
  • Electrical410.3%
  • Fuel system37.7%
  • Steering37.7%
  • Other / unspecified25.1%
  • Body & structure25.1%

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

3 campaigns 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
92V017000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Feb 11, 1992
41,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.
The risk: SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
The remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
89V237000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Dec 27, 1989
634,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
The risk: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
The remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

EA91029ClosedEngineering Analysis

DISC BRAKE LINING SPLIT

Opened Jun 18, 1991
Closed Feb 27, 1992

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 92V017000
DP91010ClosedDefect Petition

TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL

Opened May 2, 1991
Closed Jul 5, 1991

TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL

SUSPENSION
PE91049ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION

Opened Feb 21, 1991
Closed Jun 18, 1991

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

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

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Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 5, 2003

WHILE DRIVING TIRE EQUIPMENT SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL. *PH *NLM

NHTSA ID
10046556
Incident
Jul 23, 2003
Steering
Filed Mar 24, 2003
Crash reported3 deaths reported

THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIED ALONG WITH TWO OTHERS, WHICH WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO A STEERING MECHANISM DEFECT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SAFETY RECORD OF CHRYSLER DODGE DAYTONA, SPECIFICALLY FOR THE STEERING MECHANISM NOT OPERATING PROPERLY OR LOCKING UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10009872
Incident
Sep 2, 1990
Engine
Filed Oct 30, 2000

I HAVE ALREADY INQUIRED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY? *AK

NHTSA ID
735450
Engine
Filed Oct 19, 2000

ITEM LISTED IS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 89V237000. DEALER INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL. CALLED CHRYSLER'S RECALL CENTER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL OR THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE NHTSA. THE REPAIR CHARGE FOR THIS WORK THAT WE ARE HAVING PERFORMED IS $131.00 WE WANT TO BE REIMBURSED AS OUR VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE RANGE OF MANUFACTURE DATES AND EXHIBITED THE PROBLEM NHTSA CHARACTERIZED AS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT.

NHTSA ID
734707
Incident
Oct 1, 2000
Airbags
Filed Mar 20, 2000
Crash reported

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 10 MPH AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RUN OVER A CURB. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
858799
Electrical
Filed Jun 17, 1999
Fire reported

VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
840323
Incident
Jun 9, 1999
Airbags
Filed Apr 7, 1999
Crash reported1 injury reported

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 31, 1999. SHE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT. SHE WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND SHE HEARD A POPPING NOISE. AT THAT TIME, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON HER, BUT NOT AT THE NORMAL FAST SPEED. THIS CAUSED HER TO RUN OFF OF THE ROAD AND OVER AN EMBANKMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AS WELL AS THE POLICE. THERE WERE NO CHARGES FILED, THEY SAID IT WAS A FAULTY AIRBAG. IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. WE HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. AND THEY HAVE SENT A FILE ON THIS TO SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY HAVE SAID THE LIGHT THAT LIGHTS UP TO SHOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD A LOT OF CORRISION ON IT. THE SQUIB INITIATOR SHOWED IT WAS ACTIVE FOR 73 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE EQUIPMENT HAD BEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY. SHE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAD TO MISS 3 DAYS OF SCHOOL. THE TRAUMA IS STILL WITH HER TODAY.

NHTSA ID
705353
Incident
Mar 31, 1999
Airbags
Filed Feb 15, 1999
Crash reported1 injury reported

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT THE RIGHT CORNER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND BURNS ON HAND DUE TO EXHAUST/CHEMICAL, NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *ET

NHTSA ID
781962
Incident
Dec 26, 1998

Manufacturer communications

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

23-014-15

EQUIPMENT

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

0801001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

2100601

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

082700

AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

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
1989Viewing343370.9
1988111255.2
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.