1990 DODGE Dynasty Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

18 complaints

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 099 000, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 11, 2003

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000. *AK

Jun 09, 2001

Crash: 1

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED AND DRIVER WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT WITH NO BRAKES. I AM A FRIEND OF COLLEDGE STUDENT WHO IS A FRIEND OF MY SONS, SO I AM KIND OF IN THE MIDDLE ATTEMPTING TO GET THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM FIXED. I KNOW THE CAR IS OLD AND CHRYSLER SAYS NO RECALL IS IN EFFECT NOW BUT THIS CAR HAS ABS RECALLS AND WE WANT TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESOLUTION OF THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT?*AK

Feb 19, 2001

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES ARE GRIND AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED BOTH SIDE OF THE BRAKES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Jun 02, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO GO AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM REPLACING THE WIRE THAT HAD CORROSION

Nov 12, 1998

+ 13 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

12 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF UPDATEED 11/22/11 *CN

Nov 15, 2010

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR IS NOT FEEDNG ADEQUATELY LUBRICANT TO WHEELS IN FRONT WHICH CAUSES THEM TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP & CHECKED OUT BY MECHANIC. WAS GOING TO CHARGE FOR DESIGN PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN 1998.*AK

Jan 30, 2001

ON OCASION THE SPEDOMTEOR WILL NOT OPERATE, THEN SPONTAINUSLY START UP ANYWHERE FROM 1 MIN. TO 1 DAY LATER. SPEDOMOTER ALSO SHOWS SPEED AT 3-6 MILES UNDER CARS ACTUAL SPEED.

Sep 21, 1999

THE SHIFT LEVER BECOMES STUCK IN LOW GEAR, AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CUT OFF CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 26, 1999

WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, STAYED IN 2ND GEAR. *AK

Jan 28, 1997

+ 7 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

9 complaints

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL RAIL BEGAN TO LEAK CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED SIMILAR VEHICLE'S AND NOTICED THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE. *AK *NM

Jan 29, 2004

Fire: 1

CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL RAIL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKS FUEL ON THE ENGINE. *JB

Dec 05, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL RAIL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKS FUEL ON THE ENGINE. *JB

Dec 05, 2001

THE FUEL RAIL RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jun 15, 2001

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE, CONSUMER NOTICED STRONG FUEL ODOR PRIOR TO INCIDENT. *MJS

Oct 23, 2000

Fire: 1

+ 4 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

9 complaints

OIL PAN GASKET FAILED TWICE.

Jan 14, 1997

RECALL NO- 89V237000, CONSUMER CONTACTED DODGE MFR. THEY WERE TOLD THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK 3 TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Oct 15, 1996

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 07, 1995

MAP SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STUMBLE/HESITATE. *AK

Jun 27, 1995

ENGINE PULLEY BROKE.

Apr 21, 1995

+ 4 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaints

WIRING IN PASSENGER DOOR PANEL IS LOOSE, CAUSING INSIDED LIGHTS TO FAIL WHEN DOOR IS OPENED.

Apr 21, 1995

IGNITION CYLINDER RE-KEYED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING.

Apr 21, 1995

STARTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

Apr 21, 1995

ALTERNATOR REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WHINE.

Apr 21, 1995

IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED DUE TO BINDING.

Apr 21, 1995

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING

4 complaints

STEERING SHAFT SECTOR LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Oct 23, 1996

POWER STEERING FAILED. *DSH

Dec 07, 1995

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACE DUE TO NOISE.

Apr 21, 1995

SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT ADJUSTER BROKE WHICH WILL PREVENT THE SEATBELT FROM FITTING CORRECTLY ON THE OCCUPANT. WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 06, 1998

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE LOCKED UP, LOCKING DRIVER INSIDE, RESULTING IN CUTTING THE SEAT BELT OFF. TT *JB

Nov 28, 1995

SEAT BELTS MALE MODEL NUMBER. E111771155 FEMALE MODEL NUMBER. E1117700B3. MALE PORTION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO FEMALE DUE TO HOUSING FALLING APART. TT

May 31, 1995

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED ADDITIONAL INJURIES.512052 DUP OF 511656; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Nov 21, 1996

AIRBAGS FAILED IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).

Nov 14, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG, RESULTING IN LOSS CONTROL/INJURY. TT

Mar 23, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

CONSUMER HAD THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HARNESS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL 91V004, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Oct 24, 2000

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER REPLACED.

Apr 21, 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2 complaints

PASSENGER REAR CALIPER SEIZED LAST YEAR, PARTS $795. DRIVER REAR CALIPER NOW SEIZED. ONGOING ABS ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE, HYDRAULIC PUMP STARTS FOR NORMAL STOPS 90% OF TIME. ALL DODGE DEALERS/CHRYSLER 800 SERVICE DENIES ANY SERVICE RECALLS.

May 01, 1999

NO SUMMARY

Jan 18, 1999

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 07, 1995

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FAILED.

Apr 21, 1995

WHEELS

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SIDE WHEEL JUST POPPED OFF. SHE WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND NOT DRIVING FAST, SO SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED, AND NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG. *AK

Mar 08, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A PULSING SENSATION. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD FOUR TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED. *AK

Feb 09, 2004

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE REPLACED RAIL/ TRANSMISSION REBUILT IMPROPER SHIFTING

Dec 12, 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

SEAT SELTS RESTRAINTS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY TO HOLD DRIVER/PASSENGERS/BABY SEATS. *AK

Nov 20, 2000

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

THERE IS A SPLIT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS SHOWEN DUE TO APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR EMERGENCY STOPS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH ENGINE DIED OUT. REAR COIL SPRING CAME OUT WHICH DISABLED VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED REAR LEFT COIL SPRING WHICH WAS MISSING. REAR AXLE WHICH WAS RUSTED/SPRINGS/SHOCKS/RIGHT SPRING BROKE. REPLACED BAR, SPRING PARTS AND BRAKE CABLE. *AK

Dec 04, 1997

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

REPLACED REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. *AK

Jun 27, 1995

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH BLOCK WIRE SHORTED OUT. *AK

Jun 27, 1995

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH REPLACED. *SKD

Apr 21, 1995

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4.7/5.0

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How many problems does the 1990 DODGE Dynasty have?

The 1990 DODGE Dynasty currently has 79 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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

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