1989 Dodge Daytona
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Dodge Daytona. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the disc brake linings results in anincrease in stopping distance.
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.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
34 complaints9 involved a crash11 involved a fire11 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving tire equipment separated from vehicle.*mr while driving the tire came off the vehicle. as a result the vehicle sustained damage to the front quarter panel. *ph *nlm
- Steering
The consumer's son was in an accident, and subsequently died along with two others, which was possibly due to a steering mechanism defect. the consumer requested information pertaining to the safety record of chrysler dodge daytona, specifically for the steering mechanism not operating properly or locking up while the vehicle was in motion. scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I have already inquired about this problem and was told that my car was not part of the recall. I don't understand why? *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Item listed IS nhtsa campaign ID number: 89v237000. Dealer indicated that my vehicle IS not covered because they could not find the recall. called chrysler's recall center and they did not know about the recall or the governing authority of the nhtsa. The repair charge for this work that we are…
Item listed IS nhtsa campaign ID number: 89v237000. Dealer indicated that my vehicle IS not covered because they could not find the recall. called chrysler's recall center and they did not know about the recall or the governing authority of the nhtsa. The repair charge for this work that we are having performed IS $131.00 we want to be reimbursed as our vehicle was manufactured within the range of manufacture dates and exhibited the problem nhtsa characterized as a safety related defect.
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's airbag deployed violently when vehicle was impacted at the right corner causing loss of control and burns on hand due to exhaust/chemical, no deployment of passenger side air bag. *Et
- Air bags › Frontal
While pulling into a parking space at 10 mph air bag suddenly deployed, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and run over a curb. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle bursted into flames while parked. vehicle was totaled. the manufacturer will be notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
My 16 year old daughter was driving to school on the morning of march 31, 1999. she was in the parking lot. she went over a speed bump, the airbag light came on and she heard a popping noise. at that time, the airbag deployed on her, but not at the normal fast speed. this caused her to run off…
My 16 year old daughter was driving to school on the morning of march 31, 1999. she was in the parking lot. she went over a speed bump, the airbag light came on and she heard a popping noise. at that time, the airbag deployed on her, but not at the normal fast speed. this caused her to run off of the road and over an embankment. the fire department was called as well as the police. there were no charges filed, they said it was a faulty airbag. it deployed without any impact. we have contacted chrysler corp. And they have sent a file on this to special investigations. the car was towed to the local dodge dealer and they have said the light that lights up to show the airbag light had a lot of corrision on it. the squib initiator showed it was active for 73 minutes prior to the deployment of the airbag. this was an accident that could have been avoided if the equipment had been installed properly. she went to the emergency room and had to miss 3 days of school. the trauma IS still with her today.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Problem 1 #3 fuel injector cracked causing the fuel to spray onto intake manifold into a puddle (1/4
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brake pads separated from backing plate several times.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Consumer was traveling stopped at a red light, noticed smoke coming from under the hood and the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as an electrical short. Please provdie further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Car started to smoke from under the hood followed by fire. (Ohio state police report)
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
Rear brake linings separated from the shoes because of a bonding deficiency.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Car parked and caught on fire near the battery. Appears to be electrical. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
When lifting the rear hatchback, the tailgate support failed, causing the hatchback to fall down, resulting in an injury. *ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
Rear torsion bar broke 4 times. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Source unknown.please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Driving vehicle home, smoke started from center of dashboard, arrived home, shut vehicle off, suddenly vehicle was engulfed in flames. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Automatic transmission
Auto-transmission; while driving, transmission failed dropping into lower gear resulting in complete vehicle shut down. Please describe details. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
Purchase car used parked car and caught on fire . tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's side airbag deployed and left burns on drivers right arm and hand. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Received recall on the engine gasket valve cover # 89v237000 having the same problem the right rear pads broke and came out of the wheel . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Disc brake lining split
There is no summary currently available
- Tire rubbing wheel well
Tire rubbing wheel well
- Brake lining delamination
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
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