Dodge Daytona 1988

Model Daytona made in 1988 by Dodge got 23 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, structure. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/25/2222/32/26Premium$ 7853870812
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/29/2423/37/28Premium$ 7193870812
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/28/2525/36/29Regular$ 6003870801
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/31/2525/40/30Regular$ 6003870801

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
97091908329709/19/199754423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc04/07/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
083209709/19/19976088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm01/10/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE89016CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/29/198802/21/1989HORN FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
PE88108CHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/22/198801/06/1989TRUNK FIRE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
09/01/19994507/01/1999
 Many electrical problems also fuel ing.quit. *ak
08/04/1997
 While driving temperature gauge went up, smoke coming from underhood, pulled aside, opened hood, engulfed with flames, damage mostly in area of battery, according to fire dept. caused by electrical short, vehicle totaled. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
106/01/1988
 Timing belt broke.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/04/1993106/01/1988
 Engine heads failed.
08/01/1996102/01/1996
 While vehicle was parked the engine caught on fire. the vehicle was a total loss. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
06/01/1993
 That excessive heat is coming from the trunk above the muffler and it has melted the carpet in the trunk. please describe. tt
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
106/01/1988
 Air conditioner failed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
106/01/1988
 Moisture in tail lights, causing turn signal to rot out.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09/01/19994507/01/1999
 Many electrical problems also fuel ing.quit. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
106/01/1988
 Gas hose detached and sprayed gas over engine.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
106/01/1988
 Transmission failed.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
106/01/1988
 Cv boots failed.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
 Plasttic piece on stick shift breaks inside the shifter, vehicle can not go into reverse when this happens.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
106/01/1988
 Seat belt failed.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
07/26/1997
 Experiencing ongoing problem with seat belt intermittently failing to retract properly; causing seat belt to be inoperative. dealer/mfr notifed and informed consumer that part was not under a recall/ repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak
02/15/1996
 Seat belt retractor; failure on the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor, belt will not retract. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/20/19951
 Driver hit brakes and brakes didn't respond/ car then spon out of control, then hit a pickup truck. *ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
06/21/1998
 Rack and pinion steering became loose and caused vibration within steering. *ak
106/01/1988
 Rack and pinion failed.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
106/01/1988
 Steering column broke.
STRUCTURE
06/13/1996
 While driving vehicle, the k-frame twists and sways and finally breaks or snaps, this 4th k-frame for vehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
01/04/1993206/01/1988
 Carpet in hatch back area melted due to no heat shield between exhaust and carpeting.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
106/01/1988
 When defroster is turned on gas fumes enter vehicle.