1990 Dodge Dynasty Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1990 Dodge Dynasty, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1926.0%
- Transmission1115.1%
- Fuel system1013.7%
- Engine79.6%
- Steering56.8%
- Airbags45.5%
- Seat belts45.5%
- Powertrain (other)45.5%
- Visibility22.7%
- Electrical22.7%
- Suspension22.7%
- Body & structure11.4%
- Exterior lighting11.4%
- Other / unspecified11.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A PULSING SENSATION. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD FOUR TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 099 000, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF UPDATEED 11/22/11 *CN
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A PULSING SENSATION. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD FOUR TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED. *AK
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL RAIL BEGAN TO LEAK CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED SIMILAR VEHICLE'S AND NOTICED THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE. *AK *NM
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL RAIL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKS FUEL ON THE ENGINE. *JB
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH ENGINE DIED OUT. REAR COIL SPRING CAME OUT WHICH DISABLED VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED REAR LEFT COIL SPRING WHICH WAS MISSING. REAR AXLE WHICH WAS RUSTED/SPRINGS/SHOCKS/RIGHT SPRING BROKE. REPLACED BAR, SPRING PARTS AND BRAKE CABLE. *AK
OIL PAN GASKET FAILED TWICE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
THERE IS A SPLIT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS SHOWEN DUE TO APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR EMERGENCY STOPS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
STEERING SHAFT SECTOR LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. (QCAW)
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
THERE IS A SPLIT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS SHOWEN DUE TO APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR EMERGENCY STOPS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED ADDITIONAL INJURIES.512052 DUP OF 511656; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
SEAT SELTS RESTRAINTS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY TO HOLD DRIVER/PASSENGERS/BABY SEATS. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT ADJUSTER BROKE WHICH WILL PREVENT THE SEATBELT FROM FITTING CORRECTLY ON THE OCCUPANT. WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR IS NOT FEEDNG ADEQUATELY LUBRICANT TO WHEELS IN FRONT WHICH CAUSES THEM TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP & CHECKED OUT BY MECHANIC. WAS GOING TO CHARGE FOR DESIGN PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN 1998.*AK
ON OCASION THE SPEDOMTEOR WILL NOT OPERATE, THEN SPONTAINUSLY START UP ANYWHERE FROM 1 MIN. TO 1 DAY LATER. SPEDOMOTER ALSO SHOWS SPEED AT 3-6 MILES UNDER CARS ACTUAL SPEED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER HAD THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HARNESS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL 91V004, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
ENGINE PULLEY BROKE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE PULLEY BROKE.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM IS TOO SENSITIVE, CAUSING ALARM TO GO OFF FOR NO REASON.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH ENGINE DIED OUT. REAR COIL SPRING CAME OUT WHICH DISABLED VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED REAR LEFT COIL SPRING WHICH WAS MISSING. REAR AXLE WHICH WAS RUSTED/SPRINGS/SHOCKS/RIGHT SPRING BROKE. REPLACED BAR, SPRING PARTS AND BRAKE CABLE. *AK
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED 25,000 MILES AND 50,000 MILES, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, ALSO ABS LIGHT GO ON/OFF. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE PULLEY BROKE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED 25,000 MILES AND 50,000 MILES, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, ALSO ABS LIGHT GO ON/OFF. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SIDE WHEEL JUST POPPED OFF. SHE WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND NOT DRIVING FAST, SO SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED, AND NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .