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, potential engine failure (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
The worst 1993 Dodge Daytona problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission4
- Body2
- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
Problems by type
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- Transmission4
- Body2
- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.
- Risk
- The improperly welded areas could cause body panelflexing and sheet metal cracking, possibly resulting in structural damage,compromising the vehicle impact protection capability. This could increase thelikelihood of injury to occupants if the vehicle is involved in a collisionaccident.
- Remedy
- Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan.
Recall number 93V114000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Dodge Daytona 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- 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
What 1993 Dodge Daytona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine failure resulted in vehicle fire, prior to fire the engine light had been illuminating. (ohio traffic crash report)
I have been having problems with the transmission in this car since the day I purchased it. Dodge has replaced the transmission twice and now it is going on its third. The dodge service department check the vehicle 3/18/00 and claims transmission is fine. I took the car to a reputable transmission establishment and they determined that the transmission is on its way out. I am currently bringing the car back to dodge and demanding they fix this problem.
As I was backing slowly in my driveway, my car stopped as if I stuck it in neutral. At that point it would not move. I called up reedman and chrysler corporation to have this problem checked. Chrylser told me that it was not a recall and it's not covered since my warranty is up. At that time I explained my car was brought back 2 times already for this problem. The first time I had problems was a month after I bought my car. The second time (which was only at 19,000miles) they rebuilt the transmission and did not replace it. Chrysler feels that it is partial my responsliblity to pay since my 5year,70thousand mile warranty is up. At this time, my milage as you can see is only at 36,000miles. I have spoken to a few other people who also have chrysler vehicles 1992-1993 and they also have(had) problems with their transmissions as well. To me this is a very serious problem, I could have been serioulsy injured or killed if it happened while I was on a major roadway (on which I drived on daily). I would greatly appreciate it if you can look into this matter. Thank you.
While driving in heavy traffic at approximately 40/45 miles per hour, the transmission quit.
Drivers shoulder belt would not retract. No tension, ineffective in restraining driver while driving. Rear brake shoes drag/do not release fully, causing brake overheat, loss of braking power, and premature wearout of brake shoes.
Lower left drivers seat back attachment bolt failed allowing seat back to fall flat back. Car was undrivable in this condition.
The defective lower driver seatback bolt sheared off, causing the driver's seatback to collapse which almost caused an accident. This problem is similar to the 1991 shadow recall.
Had closed passenger's side door by handle; door broke off the hinge connected to door frame; door was uneven and not aligned properly. *ak after closing door when hinge broke, the fender was bent, body shop determined that the metal in the door was weak causing the failure of the door hinge.
A clamp on the fuel line hose cracked, causing fuel to spray everywhere while driving the vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.
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Questions about the 1993 Dodge Daytona
Is the 1993 Dodge Daytona reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Daytona, close to a typical Daytona model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Daytona?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Daytona have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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