1990 Dodge DynastyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Dynasty, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Dodge Dynasty has problems

55 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
Service brakes, hydraulic172
Power train140
Fuel system, gasoline102
Engine and engine cooling70
Steering50
Air bags42
Seat belts40
Service brakes, air20
Electrical system20
6 other systems80

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

5 recalls

1990 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-191 · Nov 1, 1991 · 80,000 vehicles

Risk. FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Recall 91V-004 · Oct 2, 1991 · 125,000 vehicles

Risk. CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 90V-080 · Apr 25, 1990 · 257 vehicles

Risk. AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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

1990 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
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Dodge Dynasty, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONEA95016 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
In owners' words

What Dynasty owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A…
Complaint 10057716 · Feb 9, 2004 · 60,000 miles
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 099 000, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Complaint 10027093 · Jul 11, 2003
BRAKE AND ANTI BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR HIT A DEER. RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
Complaint 962202 · Mar 20, 1995

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