CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Dodge Daytona has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 11 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (10 reports).
1989 Dodge Daytona recalls
Most common 1989 Dodge Daytona problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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
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.
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
1989 Dodge Daytona questions
Does the 1989 Dodge Daytona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Dodge Daytona: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge Daytona?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Air Bags (8), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Dodge Daytona has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.