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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 5 | 870801 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 714 | 5 | 870801 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
180597 | 02/14/1997 | 51978 | Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Coil and distributor failed. nlm | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
3 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Main computer rebuilt. nlm | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
07/04/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
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 | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Thermostat failed. | |||
3 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Radiator cap failed. nlm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Timing gear and chain failed. nlm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Catalytic converter failed. nlm | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
1 | |||
Air condtioning failed. nlm | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
Fuel and air filter failed. nlm | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
1 | |||
Fuel injection system failed. nlm | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
04/23/1993 | 1 | 04/23/1993 | |
Power train torque converter shifts up and down. tt *slc | |||
SEATS | |||
02/22/1995 | 2 | ||
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 | |||
01/13/1994 | 1 | 03/10/1988 | |
Antilock brake warning light illuminated. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
06/12/1997 | 3 | 07/01/1996 | |
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 | |||
12/21/0201 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
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 |