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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Premium | $ 785 | 3 | 870812 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | Premium | $ 719 | 3 | 870812 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870801 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/31/25 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870801 |
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 | |||||
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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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
09/01/1999 | 45 | 07/01/1999 | |
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 | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Timing belt broke. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
01/04/1993 | 1 | 06/01/1988 | |
Engine heads failed. | |||
08/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
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 | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Air conditioner failed. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Moisture in tail lights, causing turn signal to rot out. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
09/01/1999 | 45 | 07/01/1999 | |
Many electrical problems also fuel ing.quit. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Gas hose detached and sprayed gas over engine. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Transmission failed. | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
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 | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
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 | |||
06/20/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
Rack and pinion failed. | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
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 | |||
01/04/1993 | 2 | 06/01/1988 | |
Carpet in hatch back area melted due to no heat shield between exhaust and carpeting. | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
When defroster is turned on gas fumes enter vehicle. |