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1991 Dodge Daytona recalls & problems

The 1991 Dodge Daytona has 4 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seats (6 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints13filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureFeb 11, 1992

Body › Door

Recall 92V01600057,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
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 WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Fix
NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
Parking brakeMay 14, 1991

Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Recall 91V07800090 vehicles

Problem
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
Risk
INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix
REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
EquipmentSep 4, 1990

Other › Labels

Recall 90V169000300 vehicles

Problem
INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD WAS INSTALLED ON CARS; DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Fix
INSTALL CORRECT PLACARD CONTAINING PROPER PRESSURE INFORMATION.
Service brakes, hydraulicSep 4, 1990

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 90V16200018,000 vehicles

Problem
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Fix
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1991 Dodge Daytona 2-DR. HB.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Daytona

25mpg combined
City / highway21 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Daytona

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Daytona

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

Daytona

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Daytona

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Daytona

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Head restraint6201—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys2000—
Latches/locks/linkagesHatchback/liftgate › Lock2000—
Power trainClutch assembly1000—
Air bagsFrontal1101—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash1000—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly1000—
SuspensionRear1000—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner1000—
Tires1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations