1986 Dodge Daytona
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.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1986
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 0 |
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, most commonly citing delivery.
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No summary listed for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-27
No summary listed for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-06
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-12
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1986-03-26Electrical system86V053000 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.
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1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-17 Seat failures
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1987-11-17Engineering analysisClosed 1988-05-18 Seat attachment
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1988-05-18CClosed 1989-10-30 Seat attachment failure
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1988-11-15Fuel system, gasoline88V105000 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.
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1988-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-02-21 Horn failure
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 86V053000 · Electrical system
- Recall 88V105000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.