1990 Dodge Daytona
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 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.
Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury.
Remedy
Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.
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
26 complaints4 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
Manufacturers diagrams show the thermal flasher located with the fuses on the lower driver's side of the dashboard. it IS not there. I have emailed dodge requesting information on where it IS placed. they suggested I purchase a service manual for the car. what good would that do if the diagrams…
Manufacturers diagrams show the thermal flasher located with the fuses on the lower driver's side of the dashboard. it IS not there. I have emailed dodge requesting information on where it IS placed. they suggested I purchase a service manual for the car. what good would that do if the diagrams are wrong to begin with? I called dodge customer service @ 800-992-1997 a representative said there were no diagrams that would show the parts location. he said the part IS located behind the dash. I have checked behind the dash and could not find it. my turnsignals do not work except in cold weather and only while the engine IS cold.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
When starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition and vehicle suddenly caught on fire in engine compartment. cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer had just gotten into vehicle and started it up and front end of vehicle caught on fire. Before fire department could get there t vehicle was totaled. consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 89v237000/ manufacturer's recall 467 would apply to this vehicle.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
My girlfriend was involved in an accident, she rear ended another automobile.she states the brakes failed.on impact airbag did deploy.my concern IS the failing of the brakes and her getting hurt, I noticed many same complaints on your site. Maybe not all alike but simular.i also notice many other…
My girlfriend was involved in an accident, she rear ended another automobile.she states the brakes failed.on impact airbag did deploy.my concern IS the failing of the brakes and her getting hurt, I noticed many same complaints on your site. Maybe not all alike but simular.i also notice many other complaints with the daytona as I had with mine and tolerated.tachometer not working, surges and runs rough, then slowing to almost a stop.fuel injection problems, hydraulic rod problems on hatch. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer placed car in reverse and car accelrated out of control resulting in an accident. *Et
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This transmission was a defective and was replaced at 14,000 miles. The replacement transmission was replaced at 90,000 miles at my coast (1400.00 dollars) this was the same trans.(the 41T) that chryslar has been having trouble with. Now the trans. That the trans shop put in IS failing at 117,00…
This transmission was a defective and was replaced at 14,000 miles. The replacement transmission was replaced at 90,000 miles at my coast (1400.00 dollars) this was the same trans.(the 41T) that chryslar has been having trouble with. Now the trans. That the trans shop put in IS failing at 117,00 miles. I know thet im not the only one to have troubles. I would like to have some kind of restatution for chrylersers inablilaty to address the problum and repair it right.*ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Unknown or other
Vapor locking.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Leak in valve cover gasket. qcaw
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls without warning. will restart with difficulty.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Leaking engine valve cover gasket. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Bolts that hold the suspension to the frame loosened whenever going over a bump, the car just made a loud noise and that's how the bolts were noticed. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Vehicle's rear hydraulic cylnder rods fail intermittently, this occurs, especially, in rainy inclement weather.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine burst into flames when driver attempted to start vehicle. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Driving to mother's house, at stop sign, vehicle was rearended, passenger went into dashboard, passenger seat belt broke, rear passenger seat belt broke. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed in traffic, causing front wheels to lock up. *Dsh
- Air bags › Frontal · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
No deployment of drivers air bag in accident. (Attorney for client) *dsh
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Transmission failed, causing wheels to lock up. *Sd
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Driver and passenger side door latch doesn't work . tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed/replaced. *aw
- Electrical system › Ignition
When you apply the accelerator you are thrown forward, tact moves back & forth, and car shuts off. tt
- Structure › Body › Hood
Hood fly up when hitting a bump. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Person in front hit brakes owner hit him from behind at 36 mph and air bag did not deploy. tt
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts do not retrain carseat(s) securely when installed, allowing free meovement. tt
- Seats
Driver seat broke from the track and anchor. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hood latch failure
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.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 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.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602318Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 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.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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