1991 DODGE DYNASTY
5 recalls, 135 complaints - 33 TSBs
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W... Read more
91V191000 Nov 1, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
91V004000 Oct 2, 1991
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Defect Description
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Consequence
CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
Remedy
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
91V122000 Jul 11, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
90V162000 Sep 4, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Complaint Statistics
135 total complaints
7 crashes 4 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2013
I SMELLED A STRONG ORDER OF GAS WHEN DRIVING, WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS A CONSTANT DRIPPING FRO THE FUEL RAIL SUPPLYING THE FUEL INJECTORS...FIRST , IT WAS A SMALL DRIPPING ON THE FRONT VALVE COVER AND AFTER 2-3 MONTHS ITS A STRONG CONTINUOUS DRIPPING FILLING UP THE VALVE COVER SPILLIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Feb 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 7, 2007
ABS ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AT TIMES, THEN OFF OTHER TIMES. FOLLOWED BY ABS ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS TO FAIL TOTALLY REDUCED BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE BY 95% USED PARKING BRAKE TO ACHIEVE STOP. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 14, 2008
LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE FUEL RAIL CONNECTIONS, ABOVE THE VALVE COVERS, WHICH DRAINS ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND COULD START A FIRE. I AM TOLD IT WILL COST OVER $700 TO REPLACE THE PARTS WHICH CANNOT BE BOUGHT ANYWHERE ELSE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 14, 2007
PURCHASED SAID VEHICLE IN SEPT. 2006 USED. WAS JUST DRIVING AT POSTED SPEED LIMITS IN A COMMUNITY AREA OF PHOENIX, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD CLACKING NOISE STARTED AS I PULLED UP TO MY DESIGNATION, SO I TURNED OFF THE MOTOR, LIFTED THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE TENSION PULLEY HAD NEARL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 24, 2007
Incident date: Jan 18, 2007
FOR THE THIRD TIME WITHIN A 3 YEAR PERIOD MY CAR WILL START AND RUN FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS AND TURN OFF, I HAD IT TOWED AND THE MECHANICS WOULD REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER, OR SAY THEY DID, AND CHARGE ME A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY. I SEARCHED RECENTLY ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Dec 11, 2006
BOTH REAR SET BELTS HAVE TROUBLE BEING PULLED OUT. THEY SEEM TO GET STUCK AND CANNOT BE USED. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO REAR PASSENGERS. I HAVE YET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Oct 25, 2006
Incident date: Oct 14, 2006
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED OCT. 2006. NEAR MINT CONDITION. POWER EVERYTHING & EVERYTHING FUNCTIONS PERFECT. VEHICLE EMISSIONS PERFECT. APPROX. 4 DAYS AFTER FINAL REGISTRATION WAS SWITCHED, PLATED, & INSURED, I HOPPED ONTO THE FREEWAY, DOING ABOUT 65 MPH. WHEN SUDDENLY IN A MATTER OF SECONDS, I ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 23, 2005
1991 DODGE DYNASTY, 3.3L ENGINE. FUEL RAIL LEAKING, AT CROSSOVER TUBE CONNECTION. FUEL LEAKING DOWN ONTO VAVLE COVER, WHICH THEN LEAKED ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MINOR FIRE, BUT THANK GOD I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I SMELLED THE FUEL. OPENING THE HOOD REVEALED THE SMALL FIRE THAT STARTED. THE DODGE... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2004
I OWN A 1991 DODGE DYNASTY, 3.3 LITER. THE FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING AT THE JOINT ON THE FRONT, BEHIND THE VALVE COVER.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: May 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *TT *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING SMELT FUMES AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
WHEELS
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO TURN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AND A HIT POLE AND BUILDING. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO TURN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AND A HIT POLE AND BUILDING. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING, DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER, FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER COIL PACK, MAP SENSOR, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED.*SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING, DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER, FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER COIL PACK, MAP SENSOR, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED.*SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL INJECTION TUBE. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE FUEL STARTED POURING OUT. ALSO, HAD STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NO RECALLS, AND TO CALL NHTSA. *AK
CHILD SEAT:BASE
Nov 7, 2001
PROBLEM WITH CHILD SAFETY SEAT. I HAVE THE FISHER PRICE STAY IN VIEW. WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED TO RELEASE THE SEAT FROM THE BASE, ONE OF THE MECHANISMS WON'T RETRACT ALLOWING YOU TO RELEASE THE SEAT. I HAVE INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN ROAD FELT LIKE FRONT END WAS FALLING OUT AND STARTED JURKING. TURNED AROUND, HAD TO KEEP PRESSURE ON TRANSMISSION. PAID $1600.00 TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
CAR WOULD NOT START BECAUSE COMPUTER WENT INTO SECURITY MODE (WHILE PARKED), SHUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY, ALTHOUGH CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM. COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH AN O.E.M. COMPUTER DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUCH RANDOM OCCURRANCES, AT MY EXPENSE OF OVER $500 PLUS TOWING... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 6, 2001
VEHICLE WAS HIT BY A CART AND DENTED THE DOOR, CONSUMER SAW ANOTHER CART HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DESIGN OF VEHICLES TODAY ARE WEAK COMPARED TO THE OLDER ONES. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2000
Incident date: Dec 10, 1999
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGES CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ALL OVER ENGINE. SPILLED FUEL COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Dec 12, 1999
THE FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING FROM TWO SPOTS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A MECHANIC AFTER OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP FOR HEAVY GAS FUMES. THE VEHICLE IS BEING HELD AT THE BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Nov 1, 1999
Incident date: Apr 26, 1999
WHENEVER HEATER IS TURNED ON VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO HEAT UP. PROBLEM IS LISTED ON RECALL(#91V004000), BUT NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER & MECHANIC ORDERED PARTS. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER/MANUFACTURER A MONTH LATER THAN RECALL NOTICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1999
WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A RED LIGHT FRONT RIGHT ROTORS SPLIT IN HALF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 23, 1999
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
MY FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DURING WARRANTY AT APPROX 65,000 MILES IN 1995. MY SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS IN 1997 AT 115,000 MILES. SINCE I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND DID NOT THINK CHRYSLER/DODGE WOULD REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION I HAD IT REBUILT AT MY OWN EXPENSE FOR MORE THAN $1700.00. DO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1992
BRAKES WON'T STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THESE BRAKES. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 27, 1999
NO SUMMARY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Aug 19, 1999
Incident date: May 16, 1999
WHILE TWO MONTHS PREGNANT, MY WIFE NOTICED A GAS ODOR COMING FROM AROUND THE CAR WHILE SHE DROVE TO WORK. SHE INITIALLY ASSUMED IT WAS COMING FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN I PICKED HER UP AT WORK THE NEXT DAY I ALSO NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD OF THE CAR, I NOTICED A PUDDLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 1, 1999
Incident date: Apr 18, 1997
TRANSMISSION (POSSIBLY MALFUNCTION IN COMPUTER OR SOLENOID). 2 YRS AGO ADVANCED TRANSMISSION PUT IN A 604 REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED TO EXIST. MOST DAYS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FINE. OTHER DAYS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT GEARS AT ALL. IT GOES INTO SAFE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 12, 1999
THE FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT A HIGH RATE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE FUEL RAIL LEAKS LIKE A DRIPPING FAUCET. THIS IS AN ITEM THAT IS ON RECALL FOR THE DODGE INTREPID. IS THIS THE SME PART WHICH WAS RECALLED ON THE INTRREPID? ONE DODGE DEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THIS PART, AND WILL BE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE ONE MAY BE AVAILAB... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 25, 1999
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
CAR INTERMITTENTLY LUNGES FORWARD; CAR INTERMITTENTLY STAYS IN NEUTRAL WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 20, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, NOTICED ODOR OF GASOLINE. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & PARKED. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICD GAS HAD SPRAYED OVER ENGINE FROM 2 SPOTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED FUEL RAIL HAD A LEAK. PARTS ORDERED FROM ANOTHER STATE FOR REPAIRS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Dec 17, 1998
THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD 6 1991-1993 DODGE DYNASTY 3.3 LITER ENGINE, MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH A DEFECTIVE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE FUEL RAIL IN THE O RINGS WHICH SHRINKS AND EXPANDS, CAUSING A CRACK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK, WHICH MAY START A FIRE. MANUFACTURER IS ON NATIONAL BAC... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CURB (MINOR CRASH WITH NO DAMAGE).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 3, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT NOT LOCKING AND UNLOCKING PROPERLY. DALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED PASSENGER'S SIDE BUCKLE AT THE COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: May 24, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
GAS RAIL SITS ON TOP OF ENGINE (PASSENGER SIDE), AT FIRST I JUST SMELLED A WHIFF OF GAS OCCASIONALLY, THEN THE SMELL BECAME STONGER, GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE GAS RAIL, AT TIMES EVEN SQUIRTING A SMALL STREAM, GAS WAS FALLING ON HOT, ELECTRICAL ENGINE COMPONENTS ON TOP OF ENGINE, THE RUNNING DOWN THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 15, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP THE REVERSE WENT OUT & THEN IT LOCKED UP. THE 4 CYLINDERS WERE BAD. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH ANOTHER REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN 1994. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 4, 1998
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ABS LIGHT DEFECT. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRED AND STILL THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 8, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
TRANSAXLE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO JOLT FORWARD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: May 31, 1998
DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL. POURED WATER INSIDE DOOR PANEL, AND PUT FLAMES OUT. IT WAS STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 6, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED AND NOTHING HAPPENED. TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND MOVED GEAR SHIFT. AFTER A WHILE, IT WENT INTO FIRST GEAR AND STAYED THERE, WHICH IS THE ONLY GEAR WORKING NOW. THE THREE HIGHER GEARS A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 10, 1998
RECALL # 96V099000, CHRYSLER/BRAKES: HYDRUALIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED ON MARCH 31, 1998. SEVERAL DAYS LATER , THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME AND IS STILL ON. CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 20, 1998
COMPUTER FAILED.
TIRES
Feb 20, 1998
2 GOOD YEAR TIRES FAILED.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Feb 20, 1998
REAR SHOCKS FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Feb 20, 1998
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Feb 20, 1998
EXHAUST CONVERTER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: SECOND GEAR BURNS OUT, WILL NOT COME OUT OF 1ST GEAR, ENTIRELY OVERHEATS, NO PICKUP/NO ACCELERATION, DEALER STRIPPED / REBUILT 2ND GEAR, REPLACED ALL GASKETS INSIDE TRANSMISSION. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 DODGE DYNASTY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 DODGE DYNASTY
33 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
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
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
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *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
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
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
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
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
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
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *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
DODGE DYNASTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE DYNASTY across all model years (1989, 1993).
14
Total Recalls
628
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
22
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths