Model year record

1989 Dodge Dynasty

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 74 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V237000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
634,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-12-27
Owners notified
1990-02-21

Defect description

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Safety risk

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission19
Engine and engine cooling: engine13111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine143,531 mi
Engine and engine cooling143,531 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 1988 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.