1993 Dodge Daytona

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1993 Dodge Daytona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:19.901Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

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 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 15 complaints 1993 15 1994: 0 complaints
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 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 15 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 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 15 1994: 0 complaints 1994

1993: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
19842
19854
19864
19878
198811
198935
199026
199113
199217
199315
19940

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.

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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.

FIRE
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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.

  2. I
    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.