1992 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
- 145
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 145 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
30% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
23% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07
Steering
19% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing pump and steering wheel/handle bar.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Dodge Dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-23
Also filed under Power train
Power train
17% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.
Air bags
10% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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In accident was rear ended at 60MPH then hit 12:00 position drivers side airbag did not deploy. Tt vehicle was rear ended while driving on black ice, lost control of vehicle ended up under an 18 wheeler, vehicle was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-06
Air bag did not inflate completely upon deployment. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-12
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1992-02-06Steering92V015000 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.
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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
1992 Dodge Dynasty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V015000 · Steering
- Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Dynasty?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Dynasty have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.