1989 DODGE DYNASTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

74

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 7 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

The 1989 DODGE DYNASTY has received a total of 74 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (19 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (13 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY, potentially affecting up to 634,000 vehicles.

Recall 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 634,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

74 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 19 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10501845 | ENGINE | | 43,531 miles
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FROM GASKET INTO AC COMPRESSOR, WE HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND IT STILL LEAKS. RESEARCHING ONLINE THERE IS A RECALL FOR IT 89V237000 THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO RESEARCHED MY VIN AND SAID THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. I WOULD ASSUME THAT IF MY VEHICLE FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, THEN IT SHOULD BE FIXED. *TR
#10501845 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 43,531 miles
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FROM GASKET INTO AC COMPRESSOR, WE HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND IT STILL LEAKS. RESEARCHING ONLINE THERE IS A RECALL FOR IT 89V237000 THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO RESEARCHED MY VIN AND SAID THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. I WOULD ASSUME THAT IF MY VEHICLE FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, THEN IT SHOULD BE FIXED. *TR
#10325678 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | 111,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 DODGE DYNASTY. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 05/19/2010. *LJ UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF THE CAMSHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 07/06/10.*JB
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE PADS AND LINES BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE FINE. DEALERSHIP NOTICED METAL SHAVING IN THE BRAKE FLUID, AND BRAKE PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
#758833 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
I THOUGHT CHRYSLER WAS TO REPAIR THEIR COST? NOTE: REPAIR WORK INDICATED, FOR FAILED VALVE COVER GASKET .NHTSA RECALL ID NUMBER # 89V237000. I UNDERSTAND REPLACEMENT PART IS A "REVISED (VALVE)COVER" W/"RTV SEALANT" APPLICATION.(SHOULD THIS NOT BE DONE A.S.A.P. FOR RISK OF FIRE? AND, IS THIS NOT TO BE COMPLETED AT LICENSED CHRYSLER DEALER-MECHANIC SHOP, AND SUPPLIED BY AND PAID IN FULL, BY CHRYSLER? 'THEY' CLAIM: "NO". PLEASE ADVICE ACCORDINGLY-PER E MAIL AND,OR WRITING U.S. MAIL. THANK YOU! LY'; PER RECALL. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

180997 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW

180694A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

COLD START HESITATION. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 DODGE DYNASTY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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