1991 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
- 108
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 108 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
23% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.
Show complaint excerpts
1991 Dodge Dynasty, 3.3L engine. Fuel rail leaking, at crossover tube connection. Fuel leaking down onto vavle cover, which then leaked onto hot exhaust manifold. Minor fire, but thank god I was in my driveway when I smelled the fuel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-31
I smelled a strong order of gas when driving, when I checked under the hood there was a constant dripping fro the fuel rail supplying the fuel injectors...first , it was a small dripping on the front valve cover and after 2-3 months its a strong...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-21
While driving smelt fumes and vehicle stalled out. Contacted dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09
Service brakes
21% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
20% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The transmission caught on fire and the transmisssion was acting up before also. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-08
Clamp on transmission hose failed, causing transmission fluid to blow onto engine manifold, resulting in fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20
While driving at any speed and without warning, the transmission failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03
Electrical system
18% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing module and ignition.
Steering
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing pump and steering wheel/handle bar.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-08-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V162000 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.
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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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1991-11-20Seat belts91V122000 Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.
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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
1991 Dodge Dynasty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 91V004000 · Visibility
- Recall 91V122000 · Seat belts
- Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Dynasty?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 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.