1988 Dodge Dynasty
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Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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- Tires
1988 dodge dynasty, unit 1 was eastbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway striking the guardrail. *bf according to the police report, the tires were worn. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0535-89) updated 02/15/11 *bf
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The car had not been started in 4 days and was sitting in our drive and just caught fire. we think it may have started in the computer. the computer was completed melted. all wiring was burned and melted, radiator melted, all hoses were melted, fan and water pump destroyed, fuel injection tubes…
The car had not been started in 4 days and was sitting in our drive and just caught fire. we think it may have started in the computer. the computer was completed melted. all wiring was burned and melted, radiator melted, all hoses were melted, fan and water pump destroyed, fuel injection tubes melted, anything wire or rubber or plastic was melted and all the othere was damaged. Fire also damaged everything under dash. the battery exploded after the fire was in progress. this car was in A-1 shape and I had only owned it one week to the day of the incident. this was a heart breeak since it was such a nice car. there was no other problems at all before this incident. the fire department was contacted and they did file a report. the fire was hot enough it also melted the paint on the hood and the grill and the front lighting system. this IS something I really need an answer for and have not known where to find someone to report it to until today. I hope there IS something that can be done. if a recall on the computer component or the wiring has been made that would help me tremendously. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Vehicle speed control
Timing gear and chain failed. nlm
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Power steering failed. Nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake pedal began to make a clunking noise when depressed and felt soft and application was delayed. without warning the brakes failed , smoke was visible under the front wheel wells and the vehicle narrowly avoided rear ending another vehicle. previous and recent repairs found no problems.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Heater switch under the hood goes out vehicle overheats and burns out the heater cord. Also, blew out a fuse to the a/c and the windshield wipers won't work properly. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Antilock brake warning light illuminated.
- Structure › Body › Door
Hinge pins that hols front doors come out, door falls almost down to ground. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The rear right disc caliper failure, equipped with ABS brake system. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Power train torque converter shifts up and down. tt *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Applied brake pedal, pedal fade, ABS light came on, resulting in complete brake lost, then brakes starting failing intermittently, pump motor needs replacing.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Attempted to brake, had to continuously pump before it stopped. had ABS part replaced. tt
- Seats
Front passenger seat collapsed, causing injury (attorney for client). *tw
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes; when applying brakes excessive effort IS necessary to try to stop. System replaced several times. Please describe details. tt
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.
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