1992 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 1992 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
- Brakes3922.4%
- Engine3017.2%
- Steering2715.5%
- Transmission2212.6%
- Airbags148.0%
- Fuel system84.6%
- Visibility74.0%
- Electrical52.9%
- Body & structure42.3%
- Powertrain (other)31.7%
- Heating & air conditioning31.7%
- Seat belts31.7%
- Interior & seats31.7%
- Suspension21.1%
- Exterior lighting21.1%
- Tires & wheels10.6%
- Driver assistance10.6%
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
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.
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ABS BRAKE PUMP FAILURES WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLES BRAKES TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE ABS RECALL REPAIR. NLM
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLT WAS NOT HELD RIGID. SPLASHED WATER CAUSES THE BELT TO SLIP-CATCH THUS DISPLACING THE POSITION OF THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY, AND THE BELT IS THROWN OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS WAS THE LAST OF MANY INCIDENTS (APPROXIMATELY 10 OTHER TIMES) WHERE THE BELT WAS THROWN DRIVING ON WET ROADS. (THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPLASH SHIELD IS IN PLACE.) THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A TURN IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXTREME HAZARD (OCCURRED SIX TIMES.) THE ENGINE IS THE 3.3 LITER V6 WHICH WAS USED EXTENSIVELY IN MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES IN THIS ERA, AND AGING MAY AFFECT MANY OTHERS. (IF AN OWNER COMPLAINS OF REPETITIVE INSTANCES OF THROWING THE SERPENTINE BELT DURING WET WEATHER, CHECK THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT LOCATION FOR BREAKS OR CRACKS.) THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED, A PIECE OF STEEL WAS WORKED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN AREA OF THE BRACKET AND MIG WELDED INTO THE BRACKET. *TR
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
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLT WAS NOT HELD RIGID. SPLASHED WATER CAUSES THE BELT TO SLIP-CATCH THUS DISPLACING THE POSITION OF THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY, AND THE BELT IS THROWN OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS WAS THE LAST OF MANY INCIDENTS (APPROXIMATELY 10 OTHER TIMES) WHERE THE BELT WAS THROWN DRIVING ON WET ROADS. (THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPLASH SHIELD IS IN PLACE.) THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A TURN IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXTREME HAZARD (OCCURRED SIX TIMES.) THE ENGINE IS THE 3.3 LITER V6 WHICH WAS USED EXTENSIVELY IN MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES IN THIS ERA, AND AGING MAY AFFECT MANY OTHERS. (IF AN OWNER COMPLAINS OF REPETITIVE INSTANCES OF THROWING THE SERPENTINE BELT DURING WET WEATHER, CHECK THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT LOCATION FOR BREAKS OR CRACKS.) THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED, A PIECE OF STEEL WAS WORKED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN AREA OF THE BRACKET AND MIG WELDED INTO THE BRACKET. *TR
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT, ALL THE GEARS WERE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE COULD BE USED ONLY IN SECOND GEAR.*AK
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE SECOND GEAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES INCLUDING MINOR CONCUSSION. *TT *NLM
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. TS
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE MOST RECENT FAILURE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING UP A VERY CURVY ROAD (HWY 101) IN OREGON. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OVERLY WARM, THE CAR HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 20 MILES OR SO THAT MORNING. I WAS USING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND ON SO AS NOT TO HAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN. WE REACHED THE CREST AND WHEN STARTING DOWN, THE ENGINE DIED WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND BRAKES APPLIED, AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED. I MANAGED TO BREAK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO TOWN. THE NEXT MORNING WHEN THE MECHANIC'S OPENED, THEY STARTED THE CAR AND IT DIDN'T FAIL AFTER 20 MILES OF DRIVING THE SAME TERRAIN, AND WE RETURNED HOME (90 MILES OR SO) WITHOUT A PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, INTERMITTENTLY, MONTHS MAY GO BY, THEN WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS, THE CAR LOSES POWER AND DIES. IT HAS ALWAYS STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY EXCEPT FOR THE LATEST INCIDENT. THE FORMER OWNER OF THIS CAR SAID THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO HIM. HE SEEMS TO THINK ADDING A FUEL CLEANER TO THE GAS HELPS PREVENT OCCURRENCES. MECHANICS SAY IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND THE CAUSE IF IT'S RUNNING. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I'LL BE LOOKING FOR A NEWER VEHICLE. *NM
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
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
LEFT HEADLIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIM. AUTOMATIC LEFT WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE. PLASTIC PIECE BETWEEN R.H. DOOR FLEW OFF.
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
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.
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLT WAS NOT HELD RIGID. SPLASHED WATER CAUSES THE BELT TO SLIP-CATCH THUS DISPLACING THE POSITION OF THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY, AND THE BELT IS THROWN OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS WAS THE LAST OF MANY INCIDENTS (APPROXIMATELY 10 OTHER TIMES) WHERE THE BELT WAS THROWN DRIVING ON WET ROADS. (THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPLASH SHIELD IS IN PLACE.) THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A TURN IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXTREME HAZARD (OCCURRED SIX TIMES.) THE ENGINE IS THE 3.3 LITER V6 WHICH WAS USED EXTENSIVELY IN MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES IN THIS ERA, AND AGING MAY AFFECT MANY OTHERS. (IF AN OWNER COMPLAINS OF REPETITIVE INSTANCES OF THROWING THE SERPENTINE BELT DURING WET WEATHER, CHECK THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT LOCATION FOR BREAKS OR CRACKS.) THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED, A PIECE OF STEEL WAS WORKED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN AREA OF THE BRACKET AND MIG WELDED INTO THE BRACKET. *TR
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
LEFT HEADLIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIM. AUTOMATIC LEFT WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE. PLASTIC PIECE BETWEEN R.H. DOOR FLEW OFF.
PAINT FAILURE ON ALL OF CAR !
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
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.
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR LEAKS.
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
STEERING COLUMN BROKE ON IMPACT ALSO AIR BAG DIDNOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER STEERING COLUMN STRUCK BY DRIVER, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK BRAKES LOCKED UP ALSO TRANSMISSON HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR OVER 5 YEARS HAVE HAD THREE TRANS INSTALLED BY DEALER WITH OUT RESOLVE. ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONGOINING FOR 7/8 YEARS.COMPUTER PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE.BRAKES HAVE BEEN WORKED ON FOR PAST 5 YEARS MANY TIMES MECANIC UNABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSON NOT SHIFTING, MAKING WEARD NOISES AND FAILING TO SHIFT. DEALER NEVER INFORMED OWNERS OF DEFECTS OR ABOUT REPAIRS. DEALER IN MOBILE OR IN ENTERPRISE , AL
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE THE BELT BUCKLE WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
RIGHT SEAT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED AT ALL.
WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER'S SEAT COMES LOOSE AND SLIDES BACKWARD OR FORWARD.
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
TRANSMISSION WON'T CHANGE GEARS/STAYS IN LOW, ALSO LEAKS. *AK
REAR SHOCKS/FRONT STRUTS REPLACED DUE TO LEAK.
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
LEFT HEADLIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIM. AUTOMATIC LEFT WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE. PLASTIC PIECE BETWEEN R.H. DOOR FLEW OFF.
TRANSMISSION WON'T CHANGE GEARS/STAYS IN LOW, ALSO LEAKS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON HIGHWAY -SIDE OF TIRE,BLEW OUT A HOLE!!!-STATION WOULDN'T LET ME KEEP TIRE TO TAKE PICTS.THK GOD IT WAS NO TRAFFIC AT 4 A.M. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/75/R1)
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND VEHICLE IS IN DOWNSHIFT MODE, IT HESITATES BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THEN VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN FINALLY IN FIRST GEAR.*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
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