Model year record

1992 Dodge Dynasty

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 187 owner complaints on file.

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 92V015000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-14
Owners notified
1992-02-06

Defect description

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Safety risk

FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

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 slip27
Power train: automatic transmission2364,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump16
Engine and engine cooling: engine14
Air bags: frontal9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys8
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Air bags4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering4120,920 mi
Electrical system3107,507 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail3184,312 mi
Seats3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Power train2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic2100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Structure: frame and members2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.