1989 DODGE DYNASTY

1 recalls — 50 complaints

89V237000 Dec 27, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
634,000 vehicles affected
ENGINE Mar 6, 2013
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FROM GASKET INTO AC COMPRESSOR, WE HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND IT STILL LEAKS. RESEARCHING ONLINE THERE IS A RECALL FOR IT 89V237000 THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO RESEARCHED MY VIN AND SAID THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. I WOULD ASSUME THAT IF MY VEHICLE FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, THEN IT SHOULD BE FIXED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 6, 2013
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FROM GASKET INTO AC COMPRESSOR, WE HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND IT STILL LEAKS. RESEARCHING ONLINE THERE IS A RECALL FOR IT 89V237000 THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO RESEARCHED MY VIN AND SAID THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. I WOULD ASSUME THAT IF MY VEHICLE FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, THEN IT SHOULD BE FIXED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 DODGE DYNASTY. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 05/19/2010. *LJ UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF THE CAMSHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 07/06/10.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 14, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE PADS AND LINES BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE FINE. DEALERSHIP NOTICED METAL SHAVING IN THE BRAKE FLUID, AND BRAKE PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 5, 2002
I THOUGHT CHRYSLER WAS TO REPAIR THEIR COST? NOTE: REPAIR WORK INDICATED, FOR FAILED VALVE COVER GASKET .NHTSA RECALL ID NUMBER # 89V237000. I UNDERSTAND REPLACEMENT PART IS A "REVISED (VALVE)COVER" W/"RTV SEALANT" APPLICATION.(SHOULD THIS NOT BE DONE A.S.A.P. FOR RISK OF FIRE? AND, IS THIS NOT TO BE COMPLETED AT LICENSED CHRYSLER DEALER-MECHANIC SHOP, AND SUPPLIED BY AND PAID IN FULL, BY CHRYSLER? 'THEY' CLAIM: "NO". PLEASE ADVICE ACCORDINGLY-PER E MAIL AND,OR WRITING U.S. MAIL. THANK YOU! LY'; PER RECALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Feb 20, 2002
SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD/ DRIVERS SIDE, #14 FUSE IS OPEN. REPLACED PINK/BLACK WIRE FROM FUSE PANEL TO HEADLIGHT SWITCH.. #14 SWITCH CONTINUES TO OPEN INTERMITTANTLY. REPLACED ALL PARKING/TAIL LAMPS. FUSE CONTINUES TO OPEN INTERMITTANTLY. CHECKED LICENSE PLATE LAMPS, FOUND (L) LAMP SOCKET SHORTED. LAMP SOCKET BROKEN DOWN INTO A STICKY GOOEY SUBSTANCE THAT DISINTEGRATED ONTO MY FINGERS, ONLY BASE OF SOCKET REMAINED INTACT. DISCONNECTED BASE OF SOCKET FROM CIRCUIT. #14 FUSE STOPPED OPENING.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 25, 2001
LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING AUTO TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. SERVICED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND OILCHANGE @150,590M, AT WHICH TIME ATTENDANT @ SVC. STATION INFORMED ME THAT TWO MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN/MISSING, AND THAT IMMEDIATE SERVICE OF COMPONENTS WAS NECESSARY. DROVE VEHICLE HOME(5 MILES) AND PARKED. VEHICLE RESPONDED MARGINALLY TO TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE, BUT STALLED UPON SLOWING TO STOP OR TURN. ENGINE APPEARS TO BE FREE-FLOATING IN COMPARTMENT, AND RESULTING MISALIGNMENT CAUSES FREQUENT STALLING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 25, 2001
LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING AUTO TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. SERVICED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND OILCHANGE @150,590M, AT WHICH TIME ATTENDANT @ SVC. STATION INFORMED ME THAT TWO MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN/MISSING, AND THAT IMMEDIATE SERVICE OF COMPONENTS WAS NECESSARY. DROVE VEHICLE HOME(5 MILES) AND PARKED. VEHICLE RESPONDED MARGINALLY TO TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE, BUT STALLED UPON SLOWING TO STOP OR TURN. ENGINE APPEARS TO BE FREE-FLOATING IN COMPARTMENT, AND RESULTING MISALIGNMENT CAUSES FREQUENT STALLING.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 16, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO HALT UNEXPECTEDLY, LOSING THE TOP GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, PAID OVER $100.00 FOR SAID INSPECTION AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AT $3200.00 THEY NEGLECTED TO INFORM ME OF THE MANY RECALLS ON THIS TRANSMISSION, AND WOULD NOT HELP ME. (DEALER: BELLEVUE DODGE, BELLEVUE WA. *AK
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 5, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON HIGHWAY AND NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LIFTED HOOD, AND BATTERY WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Oct 18, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN REAR END DROPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OWNER'S HOME. A MECHANIC HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE ,AND FOUND THAT REAR AXLE CRACKED AND TWISTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 14, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE WHILE DRIVING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 17, 2000
CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 89V237 OF THE VALVE COVER GASKET. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jun 13, 2000
REAR AXLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TOAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 31, 2000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE "HARD," AND HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 28, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AND IT MADE CLUNKING NOISES. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD May 28, 1999
01MAR99: HAD PARKED & LEFT VEHICLE IDLING. RETURNED HEARD NOISE. ARRIVED HOME & NOTICED HEAVY SMOKE. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & EXTINGUISEHD THE FLAMES. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD. HAD HAPPENEDED AGAIN ON MAY 11,Y99. SAME PROBLEM & FIRE. ALSO, SOMETIMES HARD TO START VEHICLE. REPLACED BATTERY & STARTER BEFORE FIRES. EACH TIME HAD WORKED FOR A WHILE & THEN FAILED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 28, 1999
01MAR99: HAD PARKED & LEFT VEHICLE IDLING. RETURNED HEARD NOISE. ARRIVED HOME & NOTICED HEAVY SMOKE. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & EXTINGUISEHD THE FLAMES. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD. HAD HAPPENEDED AGAIN ON MAY 11,Y99. SAME PROBLEM & FIRE. ALSO, SOMETIMES HARD TO START VEHICLE. REPLACED BATTERY & STARTER BEFORE FIRES. EACH TIME HAD WORKED FOR A WHILE & THEN FAILED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY May 28, 1999
01MAR99: HAD PARKED & LEFT VEHICLE IDLING. RETURNED HEARD NOISE. ARRIVED HOME & NOTICED HEAVY SMOKE. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & EXTINGUISEHD THE FLAMES. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD. HAD HAPPENEDED AGAIN ON MAY 11,Y99. SAME PROBLEM & FIRE. ALSO, SOMETIMES HARD TO START VEHICLE. REPLACED BATTERY & STARTER BEFORE FIRES. EACH TIME HAD WORKED FOR A WHILE & THEN FAILED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 13, 1999
THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE BAD, CAUSING A LEAK IN THE COMPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 28, 1999
HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, BUT DID NOT FIND IT ON YOUR SITE. RECALL 89V27. *AK
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Dec 8, 1998
MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON WHAT OIL TO USE ON THE HOOD COVER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 22, 1998
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER SMELLED OIL BURNING AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE. VEHICLE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO CUT OFF. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 20, 1998
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Oct 20, 1998
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 24, 1998
TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY SLIPS, UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Feb 20, 1998
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL IN WET WEATHER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 20, 1998
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.
SUSPENSION Oct 9, 1997
THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END SEPARATED AND CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 11, 1997
PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE RELEASE BUTTION MECHANISM WILL NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING FASTNER TO STICK. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jul 2, 1997
WITHIN TWO YEARS THE ENGINE CONTROLLER HAS FAILED, RESULTING IN ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING BECOMING NONFUNCTIONAL. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, OWNER ALMOST STRUCK A CHILD IN PARKING LOT DUE TO POWER LOSS. *AK BODY CONTROLLER ALSO CONTINUES TO GO OUT. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jun 12, 1997
A604 TRANSAXLE WAS DESIGNED DEFECTIVELY WITH A NUMBER OF SNAP RINGS THAT WEAR OUT/BREAK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 28, 1997
THE HEAD GASKET VALVE COVER DISLOCATED, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 4, 1997
ENGINE VALVE COVER HAS DISLOCATED, CAUSING THE ENGINE OIL TO LEAK AT THE GASKET. RECALL # 05150021. DEALER HAS NO INFORMATION ON THIS RECALL. THIS IS THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM STATED IN THE RECALL DESCRIPITION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 25, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Dec 20, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GAIN VEHICLE'S CONTROL. VEHICLE DIAGNOSED, DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER AND COMPUTER CAUSED FAILURE. PLEASE SEND REPAIR INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Oct 8, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER AND SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 25, 1996
ULTRA DRIVE TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPLACEMENT SERVICED TEN TIMES. *DH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jun 19, 1996
RACK/PINION ASSEMBLY FAILED. *DH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Jun 19, 1996
STRUT ASSEMBLY MOUNT BEARING FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Jun 1, 1996
SHOCKS/STRUTS FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jun 1, 1996
KEY HOLES IN DOORS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jun 1, 1996
GEAR SHIFT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 1, 1996
BRAKES FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Jun 1, 1996
RADIATOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Jun 1, 1996
HEATER FAILED, CAUSING DEFROSTER TO FAIL/WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP, REDUCING VISIBILITY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 1, 1996
ENGINE VALVE COVER/GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 1, 1996
STEERING COLUMN FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 9, 1996
TRANSMISSION SEVERELY WORN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK. *DSH