1984 DODGE DAYTONA

2 recalls, 2 complaints

08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
84V008000 Jan 25, 1984
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL.
Remedy
INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.
2,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
1 deaths
SEATS Jun 3, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
FRONT DRIVES BUCKET SEAT BROKE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. *AK
Crash 1 injured

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 20.0 25.0 22.0 Regular $2,800
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 18.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 19.0 31.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 18.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 18.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 18.0 30.0 22.0 Regular $2,800
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 18.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DAYTONA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93068 Opened: Jul 23, 1993 , Closed: Oct 7, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91141 Opened: Oct 22, 1991 , Closed: Feb 12, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
AUTO DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
DP91010 Opened: May 2, 1991 , Closed: Jul 5, 1991
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1989
TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL
TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL
PE88108 Opened: Sep 22, 1988 , Closed: Jan 6, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
TRUNK FIRE
There is no summary currently available

DODGE DAYTONA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE DAYTONA across all model years (1984, 1993).

25 Total Recalls
166 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
24 Reported Crashes
30 Reported Fires
9 Reported Deaths

DODGE DAYTONA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1993 1 17 View
1992 2 19 View
1991 4 17 View
1990 3 31 View
1989 3 39 View
1988 1 23 View
1987 2 8 View
1986 3 4 View
1985 4 5 View
1984 (current) 2 2

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