1989 DODGE DYNASTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
74
Owner Complaints
1
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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DYNASTY
- 1988 DODGE DYNASTY — 26 complaints
- 1989 DODGE DYNASTY (current)
- 1990 DODGE DYNASTY — 88 complaints
- 1991 DODGE DYNASTY — 135 complaints
- 1992 DODGE DYNASTY — 187 complaints
- 1993 DODGE DYNASTY — 113 complaints
- 1994 DODGE DYNASTY — 1 complaint
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