MYRModel Year Report

1987 Dodge Daytona

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1987 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:38.807Z

Only 8 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 8 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, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 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
1987: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19854
19864
19878
198811
198934
199026
199113
199217
199315
19940

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
SEATS

2 of 8 total reports mention: seats.

CRASH
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WHILE INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION THE FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED IN A RECLINING POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951030

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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HEARD A POP AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE(FUEL HOSE). PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960607

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880922 — PE (closed 19890106)

TRUNK FIRE

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

1987 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V105000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Dodge Daytona?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:front underhood, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Daytona have?

2 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.