The left front tire blew out, as the driver attempted to pull off the road the vehicle hit a pot hole in the median and the driver lost control of the vehicle striking a cable divider (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
The worst 1991 Dodge Daytona problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats4
- Engine2
- Locks2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Seats4
- Engine2
- Locks2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle even if the door is locked.
- Risk
- The error in the owner's manual may lead a front seatpassenger to mistakenly open the car door while the vehicle is in motion,believing the inside door handle would not open if the door was locked. Thiscould result in an injury to the front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.
Recall number 92V016000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.
- Risk
- Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.
Recall number 91V078000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Recall number 90V162000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Incorrect tire pressure placard was installed on cars; does not comply with fmvss 110.
- Remedy
- Install correct placard containing proper pressure information.
Recall number 90V169000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1991 Dodge Daytona
Defect investigations
Auto door lock malfunction
There is no summary currently available
PE91141
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Dodge Daytona 34
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Information on child seat tether anchors
What 1991 Dodge Daytona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer was at a stand still & was rearended by another vehicle. The head rest flew into the back window & cracked it. The driver seat became unanchored & was in the back of the car upon impact. The vehicle was totaled. Contacting the manufacturer.
Bolt on the seat recliner mechanism failed, causing injury to consumer when seat fell forward during stop.
Air conditioner compressor malfunctioned, causing air conditioning to stop functioning.
Vehicle was making groaning noises due to trailing arm failure. Also rear end slides and spins out of control.
Electrical short; in for repair of fuel tank sending unit, causing the fuel gauge to register incorrectly. After repairs, experienced overheating due to an electrical short under the dash and while driving smelled plastic melting/fuse failure.
In cold weather the rear hatchback wouldn't hold . Hatchback falls on consuner's head, may cause head injury when loading or unloading cargo.
The hatchback will not stay in the open position. Consumer has been hit on the head twice when getting items out of the vehicle.
Drive belt replaced due to noise.
Bolt that holds the driver seatback up broke, resulting in collasping, replace bolt once, replacement part broke also.
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Questions about the 1991 Dodge Daytona
Is the 1991 Dodge Daytona reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Daytona, fewer than a typical Daytona model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Daytona?
Seats, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Daytona have?
4 recalls, covering structure, parking brake and service brakes, hydraulic.
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