1993 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 1993 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
- Brakes2726.0%
- Transmission2120.2%
- Engine1110.6%
- Steering109.6%
- Electrical65.8%
- Airbags54.8%
- Fuel system54.8%
- Suspension43.8%
- Body & structure43.8%
- Driver assistance32.9%
- Heating & air conditioning32.9%
- Powertrain (other)21.9%
- Visibility11.0%
- Exterior lighting11.0%
- Interior & seats11.0%
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
WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AT REDLIGHT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE DYNASTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS MAKING A NOISE WHILE DRIVING. HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS, PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON WERE THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. A LOCAL MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT RECALL 96V099000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK SEEMED TO BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER THAT THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED PREVIOUSLY AND WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE LIFETIME COVERAGE OF THE PARTS ON THE RECALL NOTICE BUT THE MANUFACTURER DENIED IT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,782 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,900. UPDATED 01/15/10. *LJ UPDATED 01/19/10.*JB
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING AT ONLY 60,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT AND UPDATED. NOW AT 107,000 MILES IT SHIFTS HARD AND SLIPS BADLY. *JB
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
STEERING BELT TENSIONER SPLIT/FELL APART WHILE DRIVING.
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED CLICKING NOISE, UPON INSPECTION FOUND POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER HAD CRACKED.*AK
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
CONSUMERS MECHANIC RECOMMENDED STARTER REPLACEMENT BUT NOW THE CAR IS MAKING ALOT OF NOISE WHEN SHUT OFF AND THE CONSUMER SMELLS A STRONG BURNING SMELL, CONSUMER CONCERED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. NLM
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
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
SHORT DRIVER COMPLAINS THAT BECAUSE OF HEIGHT, MUST SIT CLOSE TO STEERING WHEEL WHICH POSES A SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD AIRBAG DEPLOY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON VEHICLE. FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF NOISE, ON 10/5/94 AT 2,923 MILES. SECOND TIME ON 3/30 /97, AT 7, 879. NOT SURE WHY PUMP WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME. DEALER STATED THAT PUMP HAD GONE BAD.
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
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY GAVE A SEVERE JERKING MOTION & WENT FORWARD. HAD NO WARNING OR REASON FOR IT TO HAPPEN. BRAKES WERE IN USE AT TIME. *AK
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
DOORS THAT WONT STAY SHUT COULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS. *TS *NLM ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760767
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
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
WHILE DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THAN VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. AT THE SAME TIME CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE CARPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, BUT DEALER COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING OUT A PARKING LOT VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. AT THAT POINT OCCUPANT HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT THEN VEHICLE REVERSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND ACCELERATED. OCCUPANT HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
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
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS REPEATEDLY FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM AFTER IT WAS FIXED. *YD
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL BECAME LOOSE, THE LEFT REAR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED. NLM
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
REAR AXLE IS RUBBING AGAINST A FUEL LINE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FUEL LEAK AND RESULT IN A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DECELERATING PRIMARILY AT LOWER SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION WOULD BUMP FORWARD OR EVEN 0R EVEN LURCH FORWARD. *AK
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
WINDSHIELD HAS SMALL PIT MARKS BETWEEN THE GLASS, CREATING POOR VISIBILITY.
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
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *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
COURTESY LIGHT MOUNTED ABOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR CAN INTERFERE WITH DRIVER'S VISION. *DSH
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 .