1988 DODGE DAYTONA
1 recalls, 23 complaints - 4 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALSO FUEL ING.QUIT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALSO FUEL ING.QUIT. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1998
RACK AND PINION STEERING BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED VIBRATION WITHIN STEERING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 26, 1997
EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILING TO RETRACT PROPERLY; CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER/MFR NOTIFED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL/ REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 24, 1998
PLASTTIC PIECE ON STICK SHIFT BREAKS INSIDE THE SHIFTER, VEHICLE CAN NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 20, 1998
RACK AND PINION FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 20, 1998
WHEN DEFROSTER IS TURNED ON GAS FUMES ENTER VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 20, 1998
GAS HOSE DETACHED AND SPRAYED GAS OVER ENGINE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 20, 1998
SEAT BELT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 20, 1998
TIMING BELT BROKE.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 20, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 20, 1998
CV BOOTS FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Feb 20, 1998
MOISTURE IN TAIL LIGHTS, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL TO ROT OUT.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 20, 1998
STEERING COLUMN BROKE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 4, 1993
CARPET IN HATCH BACK AREA MELTED DUE TO NO HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN EXHAUST AND CARPETING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 4, 1993
ENGINE HEADS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 11, 1997
Incident date: Aug 4, 1997
WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, PULLED ASIDE, OPENED HOOD, ENGULFED WITH FLAMES, DAMAGE MOSTLY IN AREA OF BATTERY, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT. CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 6, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 20, 1995
DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND/ CAR THEN SPON OUT OF CONTROL, THEN HIT A PICKUP TRUCK. *AK
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
STRUCTURE
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jun 13, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE K-FRAME TWISTS AND SWAYS AND FINALLY BREAKS OR SNAPS, THIS 4TH K-FRAME FOR VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
THAT EXCESSIVE HEAT IS COMING FROM THE TRUNK ABOVE THE MUFFLER AND IT HAS MELTED THE CARPET IN THE TRUNK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 DODGE DAYTONA
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
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