1993 DODGE DAYTONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
The 1993 DODGE DAYTONA has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA, potentially affecting up to 17,000 vehicles.
Recall 93V114000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 17,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HE PULLED OVER ONTO THE BERM WHERE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES, AS A RESULT THERE WAS HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END INCLUDING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF TE VEHICLE, POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. DODGE HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND NOW IT IS GOING ON ITS THIRD. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK THE VEHICLE 3/18/00 AND CLAIMS TRANSMISSION IS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION ESTABLISHMENT AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS ON ITS WAY OUT. I AM CURRENTLY BRINGING THE CAR BACK TO DODGE AND DEMANDING THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK
AS I WAS BACKING SLOWLY IN MY DRIVEWAY, MY CAR STOPPED AS IF I STUCK IT IN NEUTRAL. AT THAT POINT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I CALLED UP REEDMAN AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CHECKED. CHRYLSER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT A RECALL AND IT'S NOT COVERED SINCE MY WARRANTY IS UP. AT THAT TIME I EXPLAINED MY CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK 2 TIMES ALREADY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME I HAD PROBLEMS WAS A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR. THE SECOND TIME (WHICH WAS ONLY AT 19,000MILES) THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND DID NOT REPLACE IT. CHRYSLER FEELS THAT IT IS PARTIAL MY RESPONSLIBLITY TO PAY SINCE MY 5YEAR,70THOUSAND MILE WARRANTY IS UP. AT THIS TIME, MY MILAGE AS YOU CAN SEE IS ONLY AT 36,000MILES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A FEW OTHER PEOPLE WHO ALSO HAVE CHRYSLER VEHICLES 1992-1993 AND THEY ALSO HAVE(HAD) PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS AS WELL. TO ME THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOULSY INJURED OR KILLED IF IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON A MAJOR ROADWAY (ON WHICH I DRIVED ON DAILY). I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU CAN LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. THANK YOU.
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 40/45 MILES PER HOUR, THE TRANSMISSION QUIT.
Safety Rating for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAYTONA
- 1988 DODGE DAYTONA — 23 complaints
- 1989 DODGE DAYTONA — 39 complaints
- 1990 DODGE DAYTONA — 31 complaints
- 1991 DODGE DAYTONA — 17 complaints
- 1992 DODGE DAYTONA — 19 complaints
- 1993 DODGE DAYTONA (current)
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