1990 DODGE Daytona Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 complaints

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

Apr 10, 2001

Fire: 1

LEAK IN VALVE COVER GASKET. QCAW

Aug 14, 1998

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL RESTART WITH DIFFICULTY.

May 31, 1998

LEAKING ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK

Jul 01, 1997

ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE. *DH

Jul 10, 1996

Fire: 1

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

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

Jun 22, 2000

TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *SD

Sep 27, 1995

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *DSH

Aug 22, 1995

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED. *AW

Mar 11, 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

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

Aug 29, 2001

Fire: 1

WHEN YOU APPLY THE ACCELERATOR YOU ARE THROWN FORWARD, TACT MOVES BACK & FORTH, AND CAR SHUTS OFF. TT

Jun 06, 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

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

Sep 25, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

Sep 25, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 17, 2000

VAPOR LOCKING.

Jul 07, 1998

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

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

Nov 26, 1996

TORSION BAR CRACKED. *SD

Sep 27, 1995

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

VEHICLE'S REAR HYDRAULIC CYLNDER RODS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, THIS OCCURS, ESPECIALLY, IN RAINY INCLEMENT WEATHER.*AK

Sep 19, 1996

HOOD FLY UP WHEN HITTING A BUMP. TT

Apr 10, 1995

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

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

Jun 04, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRAIN CARSEAT(S) SECURELY WHEN INSTALLED, ALLOWING FREE MEOVEMENT. TT

Mar 08, 1995

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

Feb 29, 1996

Crash: 1

PERSON IN FRONT HIT BRAKES OWNER HIT HIM FROM BEHIND AT 36 MPH AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Apr 03, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SEATS

2 complaints

DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.

Feb 29, 1996

DRIVER SEAT BROKE FROM THE TRACK AND ANCHOR. TT

Mar 06, 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

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

May 20, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

DRUM, TIRE AND ALL OFF AXLE, WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED, ALMOST LOST FAMILY, DEALER NEGLECT. *AK

Mar 06, 2002

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CONSUMER PLACED CAR IN REVERSE AND CAR ACCELRATED OUT OF CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *ET

Aug 29, 1999

Injuries: 1

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH DOESN'T WORK . TT

Dec 04, 1995

STEERING

1 complaint

STEERING COLUMN BROKE, TIRE BLEW OUT AND WENT OVER A CURVE CAUSING STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK. TT

Jan 30, 1995

TIRES

1 complaint

STEERING COLUMN BROKE, TIRE BLEW OUT AND WENT OVER A CURVE CAUSING STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK. TT

Jan 30, 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 DODGE Daytona have?

The 1990 DODGE Daytona currently has 31 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 DODGE Daytona?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 DODGE Daytona are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 DODGE Daytona problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 DODGE Daytona comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.