Dodge Daytona 1987
Model Daytona made in 1987 by Dodge got 8 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, structure. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 785 | 3 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 3 | 860825 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 3 | 860815 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/32/26 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 3 | 860815 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Federal 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Federal 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE89016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/29/1988 | 02/21/1989 | HORN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE88108 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/22/1988 | 01/06/1989 | TRUNK FIRE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 0 | ||
| After driving for about 30miles to work consumer shut the car off and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. then, opened the hood, there were flames back near the motor, and the electrical wires. the fire department classified it as an electrical fire, and car was totalled.*ak | |||
| 07/28/1997 | 3 | 07/01/1989 | |
| Engine wiring harness shorted and started a fire. | |||
| 06/26/1997 | |||
| Consumer started vehicle and noticed smoke in hood area. he then drove vehicle for approimately 15 minutes, turned off the engine, and vehicle began to smoke and thereafter flames began. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/17/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1987 | |
| Poor location of exhaust pipe caused cargo area to overheat, melting plastic laundry basket onto rug. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/30/1996 | |||
| Heard a pop and then caught on fire(fuel hose). please give more details. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| Drivers side seatback broke. two bolts broke. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1995 | |||
| While involved in a rearend collision the front seats collapsed in a reclining position. please describe. tt | |||