no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
1989 Dodge DynastyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Dodge Dynasty has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Power train2 crash/fire/injury
15Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes, hydraulic
5Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Suspension
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 Dodge Dynasty 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.
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 Dynasty 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 Dynasty median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Dynasty owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AUTO-TRANSMISSION; WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION FAILED DROPPING INTO LOWER GEAR W/NO WARNING @ HIGHWAY SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
TRANSMISSION IS STICKING OUT OF GEAR CAR HESITATES. TT CONSUMER ALSO STATES VEHICLE JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP.*JB
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN REAR END DROPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OWNER'S HOME. A MECHANIC HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE,AND FOUND THAT REAR AXLE CRACKED AND TWISTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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