1993 Dodge Dynasty
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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.
Owner complaints
83 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Was unable to stop vehicle at redlight
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the pump motor assembly was making a noise while driving. He was advised that the ABS, pump motor assembly and the brake actuator piston were the primary cause of the failure. A local mechanic advised him that recall 96v099000…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the pump motor assembly was making a noise while driving. He was advised that the ABS, pump motor assembly and the brake actuator piston were the primary cause of the failure. A local mechanic advised him that recall 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic antilock seemed to be directly related to the failure. An authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and offered no assistance. The manufacturer advised her that the repair was performed previously and would not repair the vehicle again under the recall. The contact referenced the lifetime coverage of the parts on the recall notice but the manufacturer denied it. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 94,782 and the failure mileage was approximately 93,900. Updated 01/15/10. *Lj updated 01/19/10.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. While driving 40 mph the brakes failed. He had to shift the vehicle into neutral to decelerate. The manufacturer advised the contact that recall# 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti-lock was repaired with the previous owner which made him ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission was grinding at only 60,000 miles. had transmission completely rebuilt and updated. now at 107,000 miles it shifts hard and slips badly. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. vehicle continued to accelerate. consumer pulled over into a ditch in order to stop. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS braking system unit needed replacement. consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge. mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. however, the problem recurred. *ak…
While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge. mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. however, the problem recurred. *ak consumer was driving on city streets going less than 20 mph and was able to ditch in off roadway medians or drainage ditch with no damage to vehicle or property. *tc
- Structure › Body › Door
Doors that wont stay shut could be a major safety issue for passengers. *Ts *nlm ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760767
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
With no warning, ABS motor went out, causing vehicle to lose power. Also, it was hard for vehicle to stop. Cause unknown . Dealer notified. *ak consumer states that the ABS pump motor failed and when calling the dealer mentioned recall, the dealer stated recall had been completed in jan of 1997…
With no warning, ABS motor went out, causing vehicle to lose power. Also, it was hard for vehicle to stop. Cause unknown . Dealer notified. *ak consumer states that the ABS pump motor failed and when calling the dealer mentioned recall, the dealer stated recall had been completed in jan of 1997 and was no longer covered, however after contacting nhtsa and dealer seeing bottom of recall notice, dealer made the proper repairs. *slc
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Consumer stated that the air conditioner fails repeatedly for the same type of problem after it was fixed. *yd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Exterior lighting › Headlights
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
The transmission solenoid pack and transmission control module failed. nlm
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While depressing gas pedal vehicle will slow down instead of accelerating than vehicle would stall out. At the same time consumer noticed smoke coming from engine carpartment. consumer has contacted dealer, but dealer couldn't find cause. please provide further information.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer states transmission failed. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes IS my prroblem.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Damage cost IS an approximation. accident was reported to my insurance company. No safety defect stated in summary. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving and exiting on a ramp vehicle stopped accelerating. Consumer felt vehicle could have been rear ended. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 99v099000 concerning ABS system failure. consumer took vehicle into dealer to be repaired and was charged. *ak
- Electrical system
Consumers mechanic recommended starter replacement but now the car IS making alot of noise when shut off and the consumer smells a strong burning smell, consumer concered of the possibility of fire. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition
There IS an electrical problem in the vehicle because when consumer starts vehicle it hestitates and wont start; like there IS no contact or something, if we shut off radio or move adjustable steering wheel position, then it will take off and run. *yh
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle IS rubbing against a fuel line which may cause a fuel leak and result in a fire. common problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system continually in for repairs, not able to rectify failures/problems, recall performed however ABS system IS still faulty, grabbing and lock up for no reason. *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle brake system malfunctioned causing extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. dealer replace the braking system. problem IS reoccurring. *yc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I can feel the transmission slipping, it grabs when you stop, it grabs when you pull out from a stop it will make the tires squeal like your peeling out. Sometimes it will not shift after going from park to drive. Their computer says nothing IS wrong with the car and they can't do anything about it. chrysler said the same thing.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle would stall out for no reason. Vehicle can be restarted after waiting a while, at least 5-10 minutes. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that the problem could not be located or repaired. *ak *yc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- 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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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.
- 51274Erroneous mil illumination with hex code $2e-egr system failure.
- 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.
- 39260Delayed transaxle engagement.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
- 37862Higher than normal accelerator pedal effort at cold start up.
- 37861Sag or hesitation on cold start up.
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