1993 DODGE DAYTONA
1 recalls, 17 complaints - 42 TSBs
93V114000 Jul 12, 1993
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence
THE IMPROPERLY WELDED AREAS COULD CAUSE BODY PANELFLEXING AND SHEET METAL CRACKING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE,COMPROMISING THE VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION CAPABILITY. THIS COULD INCREASE THELIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISIONACCIDENT.
Remedy
SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HE PULLED OVER ONTO THE BERM WHERE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES, AS A RESULT THERE WAS HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END INCLUDING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF TE VEHICLE, POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). N... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 24, 2000
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Mar 16, 2000
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. DODGE HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND NOW IT IS GOING ON ITS THIRD. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK THE VEHICLE 3/18/00 AND CLAIMS TRANSMISSION IS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSIO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1999
AS I WAS BACKING SLOWLY IN MY DRIVEWAY, MY CAR STOPPED AS IF I STUCK IT IN NEUTRAL. AT THAT POINT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I CALLED UP REEDMAN AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CHECKED. CHRYLSER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT A RECALL AND IT'S NOT COVERED SINCE MY WARRANTY IS UP. AT THAT TIME I EX... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 16, 1998
Incident date: Sep 30, 1998
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 40/45 MILES PER HOUR, THE TRANSMISSION QUIT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 29, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. NO TENSION, INEFFECTIVE IN RESTRAINING DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. REAR BRAKE SHOES DRAG/DO NOT RELEASE FULLY, CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEAT, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND PREMATURE WEAROUT OF BRAKE SHOES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Oct 29, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. NO TENSION, INEFFECTIVE IN RESTRAINING DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. REAR BRAKE SHOES DRAG/DO NOT RELEASE FULLY, CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEAT, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND PREMATURE WEAROUT OF BRAKE SHOES.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 29, 1998
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
LOWER LEFT DRIVERS SEAT BACK ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED ALLOWING SEAT BACK TO FALL FLAT BACK. CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE IN THIS CONDITION.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 30, 1997
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
THE DEFECTIVE LOWER DRIVER SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO THE 1991 SHADOW RECALL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 12, 1997
Incident date: Aug 8, 1997
HAD CLOSED PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR BY HANDLE; DOOR BROKE OFF THE HINGE CONNECTED TO DOOR FRAME; DOOR WAS UNEVEN AND NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. *AK AFTER CLOSING DOOR WHEN HINGE BROKE, THE FENDER WAS BENT, BODY SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE METAL IN THE DOOR WAS WEAK CAUSING THE FAILURE OF THE DOOR HINGE. *S... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
REAR SWAY BAR BROKE A WELD, CAUSING GROANING NOISE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Apr 15, 1997
Incident date: Apr 14, 1997
A CLAMP ON THE FUEL LINE HOSE CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO SPRAY EVERYWHERE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S DOORS START EXPANDING AND CONSUMER CANNOT GET OUT OF IT, ALSO IT IS STARTING TO BREAK THE WELDS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION MELTED DOWN.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION MELTED DOWN.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 29, 1995
Incident date: May 21, 1993
HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, 35MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND IS INOPERATIVE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 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.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 DODGE DAYTONA
42 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
08!798
Jul 31, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DISCUSSION ON AIRBAG ON- OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES *AK
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
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
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180197
Jan 17, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $2E-EGR SYSTEM FAILURE. *JD
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
090295
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
TURBO III CYLINDER HEAD CORE PLUG SERVICE/CYLINDER HEAD VALLEY COOLANT LEAK. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
210195
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
182294
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HIGHER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT AT COLD START UP. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
081893
Apr 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *TW
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