1992 DODGE DYNASTY
2 recalls, 187 complaints - 36 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
92V015000 Feb 14, 1992
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
187 total complaints
12 crashes 8 fires 16 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 27 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 23 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 16 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 8 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 6 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
STEERING
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Feb 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE DYNASTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING HAD BEEN EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE GEARS WERE ALSO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE AT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ALSO SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Feb 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE DYNASTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING HAD BEEN EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE GEARS WERE ALSO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE AT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ALSO SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,507.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 17, 2009
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 17, 2009
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND TH... Read more
STEERING
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 17, 2009
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHEN SPLASHED BY WATER ON ROAD, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. THIS FAILURE WAS ROUTINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH POOLED WATER EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH. THE UPPER ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED FATIGUE CRACKS AND TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 6, 2008
Incident date: Oct 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 1999 ACCORDING TO NH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Aug 4, 2006
Incident date: Jul 30, 2006
THE MOST RECENT FAILURE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING UP A VERY CURVY ROAD (HWY 101) IN OREGON. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OVERLY WARM, THE CAR HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 20 MILES OR SO THAT MORNING. I WAS USING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND ON SO AS NOT TO HAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN. WE REACHED THE CREST AND WHEN STARTIN... Read more
STEERING
May 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 26, 2005
STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR: WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SHEERED OF STEERING COLUMN. WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER CAR LUCKLY I WAS NOT ON A MAJOR STREET OR FREEWAY. SPENT ABOUT $100 AT E&J TO GET USED STEERING COLUMN AND $200 TO GET REPAIRED BY AAMCO. THIS FAILURE IS NOT REPORT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 30, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT, ALL THE GEARS WERE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE COULD BE USED ONLY IN SECOND GEAR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
I GOT THIS FROM A USED CAR LOT AND IT HAD A BAD OIL LEAK I TOLD HIM NEEDED TO BE FIXED AND ASKED IF I COULD WAIT ON THE PAYMENT AND TOLD HIM I HAD ALREADY TALKED TO THE PERSON THAT HAD IT ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE I GOT IT SHE HAD FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND I WILL HAVE IT A MONTH I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
I GOT THIS FROM A USED CAR LOT AND IT HAD A BAD OIL LEAK I TOLD HIM NEEDED TO BE FIXED AND ASKED IF I COULD WAIT ON THE PAYMENT AND TOLD HIM I HAD ALREADY TALKED TO THE PERSON THAT HAD IT ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE I GOT IT SHE HAD FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND I WILL HAVE IT A MONTH I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 16, 2004
AFTER NORMAL SERVICING ON THE FUEL RAIL ON MY 1992 DODGE DYNASTY 3.3LV6, THE NON-REPLACEABLE SEALS IN THE CROSSOVER TUBE AT THE END OF THE FUEL RAIL BEGAN LEAKING. THIS IS THE SAME LEAK FIXED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V268000 FOR THE DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L V6, HOWEVER MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PROVIDE M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE MELTING SOME WIRING AND BURNING THE CONSUMER'S KNEE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Fire
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
MY FRIEND AND I HAVE CARS THAT DODGE MADE. MY IS THE 1992 DYNASTY AND HERS IS THE 1993 DODGE VAN. WELL THIS YEAR WE BOTH STARTING GETTING LEAKS IN OUR FUEL RAIL WHICH WE WERE TOLD THAT DODGE KNEW AND THAT THEY RECALLED SOME BUT NOT ON THE DYNASTY AND ONLY SOME VANS. I FEEL THAT IF THIS IS A MANUFACT... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
MY FRIEND AND I HAVE CARS THAT DODGE MADE. MY IS THE 1992 DYNASTY AND HER IS THE 1993 DODGE VAN. WELL THIS YEAR WE BOTH STARTING GETTING LEAKS IN OUR FUEL RAIL WHICH WE WERE TOLD THAT DODGE KNEW AND THAT THEY RECALLED SOME BUT NOT ON THE DYNASTY AND ONLY SOME VANS. I FEEL THAT IF THIS IS A MANUFACTU... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 23, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE SECOND GEAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2002
WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY STRAPS ON GAS TANK BROKE OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 9, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES INCLUDING MINOR CONCUSSION. *TT *NLM
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. TS
TIRES
Sep 14, 2001
ON HIGHWAY -SIDE OF TIRE,BLEW OUT A HOLE!!!-STATION WOULDN'T LET ME KEEP TIRE TO TAKE PICTS.THK GOD IT WAS NO TRAFFIC AT 4 A.M. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/75/R1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ABS BRAKE PUMP FAILURES WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLES BRAKES TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE ABS RECALL REPAIR. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR ,ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 1992. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM . TRANSMISSION OIL GOT WARM, AND BY TIME VEHICLE GETS TO DEALER TRANSMISSION COOLED DOWN. THEY HAVE NO REMEDY. *A... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
STEERING COLUMN BROKE ON IMPACT ALSO AIR BAG DIDNOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER STEERING COLUMN STRUCK BY DRIVER, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK BRAKES LOCKED UP ALSO TRANSMISSON HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR OVER 5 YEARS HAVE HAD THREE TRANS INSTALLED BY DEALER WITH OUT RESOLVE. ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONGOINING... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
STEERING COLUMN BROKE ON IMPACT ALSO AIR BAG DIDNOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER STEERING COLUMN STRUCK BY DRIVER, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK BRAKES LOCKED UP ALSO TRANSMISSON HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR OVER 5 YEARS HAVE HAD THREE TRANS INSTALLED BY DEALER WITH OUT RESOLVE. ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONGOINING... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
STEERING COLUMN BROKE ON IMPACT ALSO AIR BAG DIDNOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER STEERING COLUMN STRUCK BY DRIVER, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK BRAKES LOCKED UP ALSO TRANSMISSON HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR OVER 5 YEARS HAVE HAD THREE TRANS INSTALLED BY DEALER WITH OUT RESOLVE. ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONGOINING... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
STEERING COLUMN BROKE ON IMPACT ALSO AIR BAG DIDNOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER STEERING COLUMN STRUCK BY DRIVER, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK BRAKES LOCKED UP ALSO TRANSMISSON HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR OVER 5 YEARS HAVE HAD THREE TRANS INSTALLED BY DEALER WITH OUT RESOLVE. ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONGOINING... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN CONSUMER NOTICED ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER UNSURE IF THE PROBLEM WAS WITH BELTS OR WITH LINKAGE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 2000
EXCESSIVE METAL AND PIECE OF SNAP RING FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION PAN. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 17, 2000
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2000
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 17, 2000
THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF DUE TO STEERING COLUMN FAILURE, IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED, HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM. YH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2000
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 13, 2000
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS. YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 13, 2000
EXCESSIVE METAL AND PIECE OF SNAP RING FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION PAN. YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 13, 2000
THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF DUE TO STEERING COLUMN FAILURE, IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED, HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 29, 2000
Incident date: May 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND COULD FEEL JERKING/ VIBRATING. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING DIDN'T HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN WOULD NOT BE ABLE RESTART. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 27, 1999
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND VEHICLE IS IN DOWNSHIFT MODE, IT HESITATES BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THEN VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN FINALLY IN FIRST GEAR.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 27, 1999
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND VEHICLE IS IN DOWNSHIFT MODE, IT HESITATES BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THEN VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN FINALLY IN FIRST GEAR.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 26, 2000
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY ON OCCASIONS. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL RAIL LEAKS. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, CONSUMER NOTED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 1, 2000
Incident date: Jan 18, 2000
TRANS. STARTED MAKING NOICE AT ABOUT 45000 MILES, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. 8 MONTHS LATER WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND AGAIN WE WERE TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG.NOW WE ARE FACED WITH A $1000.00 OR MORE REPAIR BILL TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FIX. *... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE TAIL PIPE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE ENGINE WENT OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE TAIL PIPE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE ENGINE WENT OUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 8, 1999
REPEATING BRAKE FAILURE.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 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 | 23.0 | 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, 1992 DODGE DYNASTY
36 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
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
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
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
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
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
CH240695A
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH240895
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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