1985 Dodge Daytona Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Dodge Daytona, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Dodge Daytona
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Dodge Daytona have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Right after driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment on the passenger's side. Owner was able to put out the fire. The fire did not burn the vehicle completely. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 1999 · Engine and engine cooling
“The consumer has been experiencing problems with motor. While driving vehicle stalled. The manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 12, 1998 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Dodge Daytona. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 22–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Daytona model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Daytona model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Dodge Daytona | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 Dodge Daytona | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 Dodge Daytona | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 1 | 8 |
| 1988 Dodge Daytona | 0 | 11 |
| 1989 Dodge Daytona | 2 | 34 |
| 1990 Dodge Daytona | 2 | 26 |
| 1991 Dodge Daytona | 4 | 13 |
| 1992 Dodge Daytona | 2 | 17 |
| 1993 Dodge Daytona | 1 | 15 |
Checking a specific 1985 Dodge Daytona
How do I know if my 1985 Dodge Daytona has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Dodge Daytona; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V010000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.