Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 Dodge Dynasty

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V099000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
321,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-13
Owners notified
1996-09-03

Defect description

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V191000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-01
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V004000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
125,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-02
Owners notified
1991-07-04

Defect description

WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.

Safety risk

CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V080000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
257
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-25
Owners notified
1990-10-30

Defect description

AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.

Safety risk

AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.

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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1360,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1054,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Air bags2—
Air bags: frontal2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1130,000 mi
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Unknown1—
Wheels1—

The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many 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

199719951994199319921991199019891988

All Dodge Dynasty recalls by year

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