1986 DODGE DAYTONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
The 1986 DODGE DAYTONA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA, potentially affecting up to 619,052 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 88V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 580,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
View full details →Recall 86V053000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 32,149 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR HANDLE WON'T OPEN PROPERLY WHEN USING THE HANDLE. WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE THE DOOR WILL LOCK AND THE CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVING AND HITTING SPEED BUMPS THE DOOR OPENED, AND A PART FROM THE REAR SEAT BELT CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THE PART WENT TO. *AK
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE BEING DRIVEN. OWNER SMELLED GAS FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 DODGE DAYTONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAYTONA
- 1984 DODGE DAYTONA — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE DAYTONA — 5 complaints
- 1986 DODGE DAYTONA (current)
- 1987 DODGE DAYTONA — 8 complaints
- 1988 DODGE DAYTONA — 23 complaints
- 1989 DODGE DAYTONA — 39 complaints
- 1990 DODGE DAYTONA — 31 complaints
- 1991 DODGE DAYTONA — 17 complaints
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