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Dodge Daytona Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 134 owner complaints across 10 model years of the Dodge Daytona (1984–1993). The most-complained-about year is 1989.

14
safety recalls, all years
134
owner complaints, all years
1991
year with most recalls
1989
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Daytona model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1993 Dodge Daytona115
1992 Dodge Daytona217
1991 Dodge Daytona413
1990 Dodge Daytona226
1989 Dodge Daytona234
1988 Dodge Daytona011
1987 Dodge Daytona18
1986 Dodge Daytona24
1985 Dodge Daytona34
1984 Dodge Daytona12

What Dodge Daytona owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The 1989 model year has the most, with 34.

All Dodge Daytona recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Daytona, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 93V114000 Reported 17,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.

    Remedy: Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan.

    Model years: 1992, 1993

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 92V015000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

    Model years: 1992

  3. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V017000 Reported 41,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment.

    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.

    Model years: 1989

  4. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 92V016000 Reported 57,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle even if the door is locked.

    Remedy: Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.

    Model years: 1991

  5. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 91V078000 Reported 90 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of FMVSS 105.

    Remedy: Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

    Model years: 1991

  6. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 90V162000 Reported 18,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

    Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

    Model years: 1991

  7. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 90V169000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Incorrect tire pressure placard was installed on cars; does not comply with FMVSS 110.

    Remedy: Install correct placard containing proper pressure information.

    Model years: 1991

  8. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 90V080000 Reported 257 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

    Remedy: Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.

    Model years: 1990

  9. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V237000 Reported 634,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

  10. Seats

    NHTSA 89V011000 Reported 60,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

    Remedy: Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

    Model years: 1985

  11. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 88V105000 Reported 580,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

  12. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V053000 Reported 32,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases…

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Model years: 1986

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V010000 Reported 53,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

    Model years: 1985

  14. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 84V008000 Reported 2,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Some hood latch assemblies may have been improperly repaired at the factory, or incorrect fasteners were used. Hood latch attachment will not be strong enough and will likely weaken the inner hood panel.

    Remedy: Inspect vehicles and, if incorrectly assembled or repaired, the hood, including the latch, will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.