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1991 Dodge DaytonaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Daytona, most often about the seats. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints134 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 10, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Dodge Daytona has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seats42
Latches/locks/linkages20
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Suspension10
Air bags11
Tires10
Electrical system10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1991 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

Body: door

Recall 92V-016 · Feb 11, 1992 · 57,000 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Mechanical: linkage and cable

Recall 91V-078 · May 14, 1991 · 90 vehicles

Risk. INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Dodge Daytona safety ratings

1991 Dodge Daytona 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Dodge Daytona, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTO DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONPE91141 · closed Feb 12, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-016
In owners' words

What Daytona owners report

Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SEATBACK UP BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLASPING, REPLACE BOLT ONCE, REPLACEMENT PART BROKE ALSO. *AK
Complaint 979522 · Feb 21, 1996
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
Complaint 864926 · Jul 6, 2000

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