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2018 Dynamax IsataProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Dynamax Isata, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-295 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 0%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Dynamax Isata has problems

4 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 brakes20
Air bags10
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance10
Seat belts10

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

3 recalls

2018 Dynamax Isata 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.

75%repaired · 2022 Q2

Equipment

Recall 19V-902 · Dec 18, 2019 · 941 vehicles · 704 repaired

Risk. If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2019 Q4

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 19V-295 · Apr 11, 2019 · 16 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 17V-707 · Nov 10, 2017 · 22 vehicles · 22 repaired

Risk. The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

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 Dynamax.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Isata 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 Isata median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'10'11'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Isata owners report

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

ABS light and warning bell on and sounding. Traction control light also on. Diagnostic shows error code c0020-01, ABS pump motor electrical failure. A canvass of every Dodge/Chrysler part supplier and all other possible parts suppliers including junk yards in the US and Canada revealed “no part…
Complaint 11602359 · Jul 15, 2024
WE PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME ON 8/12/19. THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING SO UPON CRAWLING UNDERNEATH TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS LEAKING WE DISCOVERED A COUPLING IN THE MODIFIED BRAKE LINE LEAKING. WE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND HALF WAS GONE. WE CONTACTED DYNAMAX WHO CLAIMED IT WAS CHRYSLERS…
Complaint 11245359 · Aug 20, 2019 · 2,300 miles

Own a 2018 Isata?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.