Dodge Dynasty 1988

Model Dynasty made in 1988 by Dodge got 31 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l and 3.0l.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/28/2525/36/29Regular$ 6005870801
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/26/2121/33/25Regular$ 7145870801

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18059702/14/199751978Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw07/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
105/17/1996
 Coil and distributor failed. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
305/17/1996
 Main computer rebuilt. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
07/04/1999106/01/1999
 The car had not been started in 4 days and was sitting in our drive and just caught fire. we think it may have started in the computer. the computer was completed melted. all wiring was burned and melted, radiator melted, all hoses were melted, fan and water pump destroyed, fuel injection tubes melted, anything wire or rubber or plastic was melted and all the othere was damaged. fire also damaged everything under dash. the battery exploded after the fire was in progress. this car was in a-1 shape and i had only owned it one week to the day of the incident. this was a heart breeak since it was such a nice car. there was no other problems at all before this incident. the fire department was contacted and they did file a report. the fire was hot enough it also melted the paint on the hood and the grill and the front lighting system. this is something i really need an answer for and have not known where to find someone to report it to until today. i hope there is something that can be done. if a recall on the computer component or the wiring has been made that would help me tremendously. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
105/17/1996
 Thermostat failed.
305/17/1996
 Radiator cap failed. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
105/17/1996
 Timing gear and chain failed. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
105/17/1996
 Catalytic converter failed. nlm
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1
 Air condtioning failed. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
105/17/1996
 Fuel and air filter failed. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
 Fuel injection system failed. nlm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
04/23/1993104/23/1993
 Power train torque converter shifts up and down. tt *slc
SEATS
02/22/19952
 Front passenger seat collapsed, causing injury (attorney for client). *tw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/20/1995
 The rear right disc caliper failure, equipped with abs brake system. tt
06/01/1995
 Applied brake pedal, pedal fade, abs light came on, resulting in complete brake lost, then brakes starting failing intermittently, pump motor needs replacing.
03/15/1995
 Attempted to brake, had to continuously pump before it stopped. had abs part replaced. tt
 Abs brakes; when applying brakes excessive effort is necessary to try to stop. system replaced several times. please describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
01/13/1994103/10/1988
 Antilock brake warning light illuminated.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/12/1997307/01/1996
 Brake pedal began to make a clunking noise when depressed and felt soft and application was delayed. without warning the brakes failed , smoke was visible under the front wheel wells and the vehicle narrowly avoided rear ending another vehicle. previous and recent repairs found no problems.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
06/20/1995
 The rear right disc caliper failure, equipped with abs brake system. tt
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
 Power steering failed. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
04/15/1996
 Hinge pins that hols front doors come out, door falls almost down to ground. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
1
 Front struts failed. nlm
TIRES
12/21/02011
 1988 dodge dynasty, unit 1 was eastbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway striking the guardrail. *bf according to the police report, the tires were worn. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0535-89)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12/21/0201
 1988 dodge dynasty, unit 1 was eastbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway striiking the guardrail. *bf
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
105/17/1996
 Throttle body failed. nlm
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
10/12/1998
 Heater switch under the hood goes out vehicle overheats and burns out the heater cord. also, blew out a fuse to the a/c and the windshield wipers won't work properly. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
10/12/1998
 Heater switch under the hood goes out vehicle overheats and burns out the heater cord. also, blew out a fuse to the a/c and the windshield wipers won't work properly. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak