1989 DODGE DAYTONA PROBLEMS

1989 DODGE DAYTONA PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Daytona 2.2i (174 Hp) Turbo II

Daytona 2.2L (142 Hp) Turbo

Daytona 2.2L (94 Hp)

Daytona 2.5L (100 Hp)

Daytona 2.5L (150 Hp)

1989 DODGE DAYTONA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Transmission failure leading to vehicle shut down

  • 2. Brake pads separating from backing plate

  • 3. Electrical fire near the battery

  • 4. Electrical short causing engine compartment fire

  • 5. Driver side airbag deployment causing burns

  • 6. Engine compartment fire

  • 7. Engine mount brackets cracking

  • 8. Frontal collision with airbag deployment causing burns

  • 9. Hatchback flying open after side impact

  • 10. Airbag deploying without impact causing accident and injury

  • 11. Steering mechanism defect possibly leading to fatal accident

  • 12. Torsion bar breaking multiple times

  • 13. Rear brake linings separating from shoes

  • 14. Corroded wheels causing tire issues

  • 15. Steering column collapse upon impact causing burns

  • 16. Vehicle catching fire while parked

  • 17. Airbag deployment causing burns

  • 18. Tailgate support failing causing injury

  • 19. Tire equipment separating from vehicle while driving

  • 20. Airbag warning light malfunction due to clock spring

  • 21. Unexpected airbag deployment causing loss of control and accident

Other Models