no report yet
Disc: pads
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
1989 Dodge DaytonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge Daytona, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Dodge Daytona has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
3Steering2 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels
2Structure
1Suspension
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 4 |
| Air bags | 8 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1989 Dodge Daytona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other Daytona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Daytona median. How we score
'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Dodge Daytona, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELLNo recall
- DISC BRAKE LINING SPLITLed to recall 92V-017
- BRAKE LINING DELAMINATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Daytona owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECEIVED RECALL ON THE ENGINE GASKET VALVE COVER # 89V237000 HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THE RIGHT REAR PADS BROKE AND CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL. TT
I HAVE ALREADY INQUIRED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY? *AK
ITEM LISTED IS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 89V237000. DEALER INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL. CALLED CHRYSLER'S RECALL CENTER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL OR THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE NHTSA. THE REPAIR CHARGE FOR THIS WORK THAT WE ARE…
Own a 1989 Daytona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.