MYRModel Year Report

1990 Dodge Daytona

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1990 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:57.148Z

Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1990: 26 complaints 1990 26 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1989 1990: 26 complaints 1990 26 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1989 1990: 26 complaints 1990 26 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994

1990: 26 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19854
19864
19878
198811
198935
199026
199113
199217
199315
19940

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Power train

4 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Electrical system

3 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE

Air bags

2 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

No deployment of drivers air bag in accident. (Attorney for client)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25

Person in front hit brakes owner hit him from behind at 36 MPH and air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-03

Suspension

2 of 26 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

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  2. R
    1990-10-30Air bags90V080000 Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

    Remedy: Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.

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  3. I
    1993-07-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-07 Hood latch failure
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 90V080000 · Air bags
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Dodge Daytona?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.