1991 DODGE DAYTONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
The 1991 DODGE DAYTONA has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seats (3 complaints), Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock (2 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA, potentially affecting up to 75,390 vehicles.
Recall 92V016000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 57,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 91V078000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| 90 vehicles affected
Defect: MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence: INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
View full details →Recall 90V169000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 300 vehicles affected
Defect: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD WAS INSTALLED ON CARS; DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT PLACARD CONTAINING PROPER PRESSURE INFORMATION.
View full details →Recall 90V162000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE MEDIAN AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING A CABLE DIVIDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
BOLT ON THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER WHEN SEAT FELL FORWARD DURING STOP.
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONING TO STOP FUNCTIONING. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
230397 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAYTONA
- 1986 DODGE DAYTONA — 4 complaints
- 1987 DODGE DAYTONA — 8 complaints
- 1988 DODGE DAYTONA — 23 complaints
- 1989 DODGE DAYTONA — 39 complaints
- 1990 DODGE DAYTONA — 31 complaints
- 1991 DODGE DAYTONA (current)
- 1992 DODGE DAYTONA — 19 complaints
- 1993 DODGE DAYTONA — 17 complaints
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