1990 Dodge Dynasty Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1990 Dodge Dynasty, and owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1990 Dodge Dynasty
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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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
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Fan/motor (visibility)
Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Remedy: The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Dodge Dynasty have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 resum”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2010 · Power train
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2004 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Dodge Dynasty. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Dynasty model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Dynasty model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Dodge Dynasty | 0 | 14 |
| 1989 Dodge Dynasty | 1 | 55 |
| 1990 Dodge Dynasty | 5 | 55 |
| 1991 Dodge Dynasty | 5 | 108 |
| 1992 Dodge Dynasty | 2 | 144 |
| 1993 Dodge Dynasty | 1 | 83 |
| 1994 Dodge Dynasty | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Dodge Dynasty | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Dodge Dynasty | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1990 Dodge Dynasty
How do I know if my 1990 Dodge Dynasty 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1990 Dodge Dynasty; 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 89V237000).
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.