Model year record

1989 Dodge Dynasty

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

Dodge Dynasty, 1988–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1993 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

Other Dodge Dynasty model years

All Dodge Dynasty recalls by year

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.