The Dodge Daytona has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1984–1993. On average a defect was admitted 7.36 years after the car was built, the slowest took 24 years. The most recalled system is Structure (2 campaigns). Owners also filed 95 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Dodge Daytona
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Structure 2 Read
What's wrong. The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded
Risk. The improperly welded areas could cause body panelflexing and sheet metal cracking, possibly resulting in structural damage,compromising the vehicle impact protection capability. This could increase thelikelihood of injury to occupants if the vehicle is involved in a collisionaccident
Fix. Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan
What's wrong. The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded
Risk. The improperly welded areas could cause body panelflexing and sheet metal cracking, possibly resulting in structural damage,compromising the vehicle impact protection capability. This could increase thelikelihood of injury to occupants if the vehicle is involved in a collisionaccident
Fix. Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan
What's wrong. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle even if the door is locked
Risk. The error in the owner's manual may lead a front seatpassenger to mistakenly open the car door while the vehicle is in motion,believing the inside door handle would not open if the door was locked. Thiscould result in an injury to the front seat passenger
Fix. Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Read
What's wrong. Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen
Risk. This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident
Fix. Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds
What's wrong. The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment
Risk. Separation of the disc brake linings results in anincrease in stopping distance
Fix. Replace the front and rear linings on vehicles with 15 inch brakes. Replace only the rear brake linings on vehicles with 14 inch brakes because the front linings on these vehicles are riveted
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Read
What's wrong. Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail
Risk. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire
Fix. Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity
What's wrong. Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail
Risk. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire
Fix. Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity
What's wrong. An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire
Fix. Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt
Risk. Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol
Fix. Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt
Parking Brake 1 Read
What's wrong. Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105
Risk. Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident
Fix. Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. Incorrect tire pressure placard was installed on cars; does not comply with fmvss 110
Fix. Install correct placard containing proper pressure information
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above
Risk. The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a…
Fix. Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659
What's wrong. Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above
Risk. The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a…
Fix. Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659
What's wrong. Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above
Risk. The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a…
Fix. Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659
Air Bags 1 Read
What's wrong. Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers
Risk. Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury
Fix. Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules
Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Read
What's wrong. The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket
Risk. The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire
Fix. Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket
What's wrong. The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket
Risk. The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire
Fix. Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket
Electrical System 1 Read
What's wrong. Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid
Fix. Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 7.36 years |
| Slowest campaign | 24 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 31.8% |
| Campaigns on record | 15 |
Which Daytona years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Structure | |
| 1992 | Steering | |
| 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | Suspension | |
| 1989 | Suspension | |
| 1988 | Suspension | |
| 1987 | Suspension | |
| 1986 | Suspension | |
| 1985 | Suspension | |
| 1984 | Suspension |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Dodge Daytona have?
15 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1984–1993. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Daytona still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 7.36 years, and the slowest campaign came 24 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.