MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Daytona

○ Not enough data
1992 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:07:29.350Z

Only 17 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 17 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, 1992 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
1992: 17 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19854
19864
19878
198811
198934
199026
199113
199217
199315
19940

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

2 of 17 total reports mention: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT FELL INTO THE BACK SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050816

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

IT WAS LIMITED PRODUCTION ENGINE THAT HAS A PROBLEM OF EATING TIMING BELTS, CRACKING CYLINDER HEADS, AND A/C FAILURE. WHEN THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY DIES AND THERE IS A LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST INCLUDING STEERING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030605

VISIBILITY

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility.

INJURY
SUSPENSION

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE 1992 DODGE DAYTONA SHAKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER ALSO IS REQUESTING A REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS DONE TO THE FRAME RAIL TO THE FLOOR PAN WELDS.*MR *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050609

STRUCTURE

1 of 17 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Campaign 92V015000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931015 — structure

THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.

Remedy: SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.

Campaign 93V114000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V114000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Daytona?

The most-reported component is seats:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 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.