Dodge Daytona 1984

Model Daytona made in 1984 by Dodge got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other, seats and steering. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, structure. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gears25/35/28$ 750383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gears22/30/25$ 853383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears24/43/30$ 782383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears22/35/26$ 853383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gears24/33/27$ 782383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gears22/30/25$ 853383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears23/42/29$ 816383 8 5
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears22/35/26$ 853383 8 5

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
84V008000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1983 to 12/01/1983V (Vehicle)250002/03/1984MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/25/198402/13/1984
Defect SummarySome hood latch assemblies may have been improperly repaired at the factory, or incorrect fasteners were used. hood latch attachment will not be strong enough and will likely weaken the inner hood panel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInspect vehicles and, if incorrectly assembled or repaired, the hood, including the latch, will be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: hood latch system.consequences of defect: the hood could raise without warning, blinding thedriver, and possibly causing an accident.
SUSPENSION
08E033000FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS E (Equipment)690305/22/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/14/200804/17/2008
Defect SummaryFederal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence SummaryThe nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryFederal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE89016CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/29/198802/21/1989HORN FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA89014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/21/198908/01/1989HORN MALFUNCTIONS
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
PE86078CHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/24/198602/27/1987HOOD LATCH FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
06/01/2000107/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
SEATS
05/21/1996
 Front drives bucket seat broke, when vehicle was impacted from the rear. *ak
STEERING
07/01/19941
 Steering very stiff, will free up unexectedly when rounding corners, causing near loss of control. *dh