MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge Daytona

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1986 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:29.260Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Daytona Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 34 complaints 1990: 26 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994
1986: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19854
19864
19878
198811
198934
199026
199113
199217
199315
19940

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000127

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000106

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE BEING DRIVEN. OWNER SMELLED GAS FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970612

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860326 — electrical system

BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING.

Remedy: REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.

Campaign 86V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870807 — PE (closed 19871117)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19871117 — EA (closed 19880518)

SEAT ATTACHMENT

I 19880518 — C (closed 19891030)

SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE

R 19881115 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

Campaign 88V105000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19881129 — PE (closed 19890221)

HORN FAILURE

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V053000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V105000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge Daytona reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Dodge Daytona?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:delivery, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Daytona have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.