1993 Dodge Daytona
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Seats
2 of 15 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
Seat belts
2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicles driver side seat belt will not retract and is inoperative. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-19
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving, consumer smelled smoke coming from the vehicle, he pulled over onto the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames, as a result there was heavy fire damage to the entire front end including the undercarriage of te vehicle,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13
Engine failure resulted in vehicle fire, prior to fire the engine light had been illuminating. (Ohio traffic crash report)
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11
Structure
2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1993-10-15Structure93V114000 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.
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Dodge Daytona — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V114000 · Structure
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Dodge Daytona?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Daytona have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.