1992 Dodge Dynasty
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Dodge Dynasty. Newest first.
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
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 assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Owner complaints
144 complaints9 involved a crash8 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions. The vehicle also slipped out of gear on multiple occasions. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions. The vehicle also slipped out of gear on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after it stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,507.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Steering
Serpentine belt comes off when splashed by water on road, causing failure of power steering, alternator and water pump. this failure was routine whenever the vehicle was driven through pooled water exceeding 1/2 inch. The upper alternator bracket was found to have suffered fatigue cracks and…
Serpentine belt comes off when splashed by water on road, causing failure of power steering, alternator and water pump. this failure was routine whenever the vehicle was driven through pooled water exceeding 1/2 inch. The upper alternator bracket was found to have suffered fatigue cracks and the alternator mounting bolt was not held rigid. Splashed water causes the belt to slip-catch thus displacing the position of the alternator pulley, and the belt IS thrown off the pulleys. this was the last of many incidents (approximately 10 other times) where the belt was thrown driving on wet roads. (the original equipment splash shield IS in place.) the loss of power steering in a turn IS considered to be an extreme hazard (occurred six times.) the engine IS the 3.3 liter V6 which was used extensively in many chrysler vehicles in this era, and aging may affect many others. (If an owner complains of repetitive instances of throwing the serpentine belt during wet weather, check the upper alternator bracket mounting bolt location for breaks or cracks.) the bracket was removed, a piece of steel was worked to replace the broken area of the bracket and mig welded into the bracket. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. while driving 30 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. the contact stated that the antilock brakes locked, which prevented the vehicle from moving. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired in 1999 according to…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. while driving 30 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. the contact stated that the antilock brakes locked, which prevented the vehicle from moving. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired in 1999 according to nhtsa campaign ID number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the contact stated that there was a lifetime warranty on this recall; however, the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle again for free. the failure mileage was 100,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The most recent failure was when I was driving up a very curvy road (hwy 101) in oregon. The temperature was not overly warm, the car had only been driven 20 miles or so that morning. I was using the air conditioner off and on so as not to have the windows open. We reached the crest and when…
The most recent failure was when I was driving up a very curvy road (hwy 101) in oregon. The temperature was not overly warm, the car had only been driven 20 miles or so that morning. I was using the air conditioner off and on so as not to have the windows open. We reached the crest and when starting down, the engine died when the gas pedal was released and brakes applied, and the power steering stopped. I managed to break to the side of the road and was towed to town. The next morning when the mechanic's opened, they started the car and it didn't fail after 20 miles of driving the same terrain, and we returned home (90 miles or so) without a problem. this has happened on several previous occasions, intermittently, months may go by, then without warning, usually when removing my foot from the gas, the car loses power and dies. It has always started up again immediately except for the latest incident. the former owner of this car said this also happened to him. He seems to think adding a fuel cleaner to the gas helps prevent occurrences. Mechanics say it's impossible to find the cause if it's running. Needless to say, I'll be looking for a newer vehicle. *nm
- Steering
Steering: wheel and handle bar: was driving to school when the steering wheel sheered of steering column. Was not able to steer car luckly I was not on a major street or freeway. Spent about $100 at e&j to get used steering column and $200 to get repaired by aamco. this failure IS not reported as a recall by chrystler.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission will not shift, all the gears were defective. Vehicle could be used only in second gear.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak I told him needed to be fixed and asked if I could wait on the payment and told him I had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before I got it she had for about 2 weeks and I will have it a month I am trying to find out if…
I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak I told him needed to be fixed and asked if I could wait on the payment and told him I had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before I got it she had for about 2 weeks and I will have it a month I am trying to find out if there IS anything I can do it has a rod out and it IS just getting worse I now will not drive it I don't trust it and I will have it 30 days the 30TH. The other lady that had it said she told him too so he knew it was like that. Please help and tell me if I have any rights. Sherri
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
After normal servicing on the fuel rail on my 1992 dodge dynasty 3.3lv6, the non-replaceable seals in the crossover tube at the end of the fuel rail began leaking. this IS the same leak fixed in recall campaign 00v268000 for the dodge caravan 3.3L V6, however my local dealership could not provide…
After normal servicing on the fuel rail on my 1992 dodge dynasty 3.3lv6, the non-replaceable seals in the crossover tube at the end of the fuel rail began leaking. this IS the same leak fixed in recall campaign 00v268000 for the dodge caravan 3.3L V6, however my local dealership could not provide me with the seals that are used to repair this leak. through much investigation on the internet, I have found many instances of other owners of dodge/chrysler vehicles with the same 3.3l/3.8l V6 engines that are experiencing this same issue, and feel that this recall should be expanded to cover all makes and models shipped with this engine and fuel-rail combination. *la
- Electrical system
The steering column caught on fire melting some wiring and burning the consumer's knee. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *ph
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My IS the 1992 dynasty and hers IS the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this IS a…
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My IS the 1992 dynasty and hers IS the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this IS a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My IS the 1992 dynasty and her IS the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this IS a…
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My IS the 1992 dynasty and her IS the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this IS a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states while driving automatic transmission, the second gear doesn't shift properly. dealer has been notified. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While backing out of driveway straps on gas tank broke off. dealer notified.*jb. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states air bags did not deploy fully after vehicle was involved in head on collision. consumer sustained injuries including minor concussion. *tt *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states that the air bags did not deploy to full capacity. ts
- Tires
On highway -side of tire,blew out a hole!!!-station wouldn't let me keep tire to take picts.thk god it was no traffic at 4 a.m. *Ak (tiresize: p195/75/r1)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The vehicle has experienced multiple ABS brake pump failures which causes the vehicles brakes to fail without warning, consumer states that the vehicle did not experience problems prior to the ABS recall repair. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear. engine was still running. problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle. dealer couldn't duplicate problem . Transmission oil got warm, and by time vehicle gets to dealer transmission cooled down. They have no remedy. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear ,almost causing an accident. problem has been going on since vehicle was purchased in 1992. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column broke on impact also air bag didnot deploy until after steering column struck by driver, ABS brakes failed to work brakes locked up also transmisson has been malfunctioning for over 5 years have had three trans installed by dealer with out resolve. Also electrical problems…
Steering column broke on impact also air bag didnot deploy until after steering column struck by driver, ABS brakes failed to work brakes locked up also transmisson has been malfunctioning for over 5 years have had three trans installed by dealer with out resolve. Also electrical problems ongoining for 7/8 years.computer problems since day one.brakes have been worked on for past 5 years many times mecanic unable to solve problem. Transmisson not shifting, making weard noises and failing to shift. Dealer never informed owners of defects or about repairs. Dealer in mobile or in enterprise , al
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking malfunction
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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 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.
- 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.
- 44048Unknown
- 43055Unknown
- 43051Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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