1992 Dodge DynastyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 144 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Dynasty, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Dodge Dynasty has problems

144 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, hydraulic391
Engine and engine cooling305
Steering272
Power train250
Air bags1410
Fuel system, gasoline82
Visibility60
Electrical system51
Structure40
8 other systems164

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

2 recalls

1992 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-015 · Feb 14, 1992 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

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

1992 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 1992 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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 1999 ACCORDING TO NHTSA…
Complaint 10244542 · Oct 6, 2008 · 100,000 miles
BOLT SECURING BELT TENSIONER BROKE RESULTING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS THAT FUNCTIONED OFF THE BELT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 977392 · Jan 4, 1996
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED BY NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. TT CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MECHANI THAT ANTI-LOCK MOTOR WAS OUT.*JB
Complaint 974595 · Nov 6, 1995

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