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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91141
Opened: Oct 22, 1991 , Closed: Feb 12, 1992
AUTO DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
DP91010
Opened: May 2, 1991 , Closed: Jul 5, 1991
TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL
TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL
PE88108
Opened: Sep 22, 1988 , Closed: Jan 6, 1989
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