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1987 DODGE DAYTONA

2 recalls, 8 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
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
580,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes 5 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD3
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jul 7, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30MILES TO WORK CONSUMER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN, OPENED THE HOOD, THERE WERE FLAMES BACK NEAR THE MOTOR, AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, AND CAR WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jul 28, 1997
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS SHORTED AND STARTED A FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jul 2, 1997
Incident date: Jun 26, 1997
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE IN HOOD AREA. HE THEN DROVE VEHICLE FOR APPROIMATELY 15 MINUTES, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THEREAFTER FLAMES BEGAN. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Aug 17, 1996
POOR LOCATION OF EXHAUST PIPE CAUSED CARGO AREA TO OVERHEAT, MELTING PLASTIC LAUNDRY BASKET ONTO RUG.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jun 7, 1996
Incident date: May 30, 1996
HEARD A POP AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE(FUEL HOSE). PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 18, 1996
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK BROKE. TWO BOLTS BROKE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 30, 1995
Incident date: Sep 2, 1995
WHILE INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION THE FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED IN A RECLINING POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ENGINE FIRE. *SKD
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 DODGE DAYTONA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Premium $4,050
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Premium $3,650
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 29.0 23.0 Regular $2,700

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 (current) 2 8
1986 3 4 View
1985 4 5 View
1984 2 2 View

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