The most-reported Daytona run is 1B3XW4437PN (1993 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 20% of reports; 1993 is the worst model year at 1.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for Daytona model years 1984–1993.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Daytona has 84 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every Daytona complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3XW4437PN•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1B3XW4436PN•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1B3XG24K3KG•••••• | 1989 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1B3XG4435MG•••••• | 1991 | — | — | |
| 1B3XG24K8KG•••••• | 1989 | 1 | — | |
| 1B3BA64E3GG•••••• | 1986 | — | 2 | |
| 1B3XW64A9NN•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| 1B3XG64JXKG•••••• | 1989 | — | 2 | |
| 1B3XG24K5KG•••••• | 1989 | — | 2 | |
| 1B3BA64E7EC•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1B3BA44D5FG•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1B3BA54E4HG•••••• | 1987 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 72 Daytona runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Daytona the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 1993 car draws 1.4 complaints per run, a 1984 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 11 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 15 | 15 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 23 | 19 | 4 | |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 | — | |
| 1987 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 1986 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1993 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 1984 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Dodge Daytona owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 15 of 95 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 5 | |
| Electrical System | — | 8 | |
| Seats | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | — | 7 | |
| Structure | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | — | 6 | |
| Power Train | — | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on the Dodge Daytona; the 6 below cover build years 1984 to 1993. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 08E033000 | Suspension | 1984–1990 |
| 88V105000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1985–1987 |
| 93V114000 | Structure:frame And Members | 1992–1993 |
| 89V237000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1989–1990 |
| 92V015000 | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 1992 |
| 91V078000 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 1991 |
How serious were they
Of the 95 reports on the Dodge Daytona, 10.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Daytona | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 95 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 10 (10.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 21 (22.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 81% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Daytona share of that is 95 complaints over 84 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Daytona VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 95 NHTSA complaints from 84 Daytona runs and 15 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Daytona production run has the most complaints?
1B3XW4437PN, a 1993 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Daytona run has 1.1.
Which Daytona years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1993 is heaviest at 1.4 complaints per run and 1984 lightest at 1.
How many Daytona complaints involve a crash?
10.5% of 95 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 21 involved a fire.
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