1990 Dodge Dynasty
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 108 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 83 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
40% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Power train
27% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline
18% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 35 MPH the vehicle's fuel rail began to leak causing a fire hazard. The consumer inspected similar vehicle's and noticed the same type of failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-29
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Electrical system
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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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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1991-07-04Visibility91V004000 Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Remedy: The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
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1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
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1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
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1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the…
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Dodge Dynasty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 90V080000 · Air bags
- Recall 91V004000 · Visibility
- Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1990 Dodge Dynasty 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 Dynasty?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Dynasty have?
- 5 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.