1991 Dodge Daytona

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1991 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:51.388Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 13 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	2
1985	4
1986	4
1987	8
1988	11
1989	34
1990	26
1991	13
1992	17
1993	15
1994	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

3 of 13 total reports mention: seats.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000706

BOLT ON THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER WHEN SEAT FELL FORWARD DURING STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980331

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 13 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEATS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900824 — service brakes, hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

Campaign 90V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19901015 — equipment

INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD WAS INSTALLED ON CARS; DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT PLACARD CONTAINING PROPER PRESSURE INFORMATION.

Campaign 90V169000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910807 — parking brake

MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.

Remedy: REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.

Campaign 91V078000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19911022 — PE (closed 19920212)

AUTO DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION

R 19920224 — structure

THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRON

Remedy: NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.

Campaign 92V016000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seats issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 90V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 90V169000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V078000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Verify recall 92V016000 (structure) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Daytona?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Daytona have?

4 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.