DODGE DYNASTY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake System:

  • ABS brakes requiring excessive effort to stop the vehicle.
    
  • Brake pedal fade and ABS light illumination leading to complete brake loss.
    
  • Brakes failing intermittently, requiring pump motor replacement.
    
  • Brake pedal making a clunking noise and feeling soft with delayed application, leading to complete brake failure and smoke from wheel wells.
    
  • Unintended deceleration or inability to stop at a red light.
    
  • Pump motor assembly making noise, with ABS, pump motor assembly, and brake actuator piston identified as primary causes.
    
  • Recall 96V099000 related to hydraulic anti-lock brakes, often unaddressed for subsequent owners.
    

• 2. Electrical System and Climate Control:

  • Heater switch under the hood failing, causing vehicle to overheat and burn out heater cord.
    
  • Blown fuse to A/C and malfunctioning windshield wipers.
    

• 3. Structural and Doors:

  • Hinge pins holding front doors coming out, causing the door to fall almost to the ground.
    

• 4. Steering System:

  • Intermittent power steering loss at low speeds (e.g., while turning or stopping).
    

• 5. Transmission:

  • Power train torque converter shifting up and down erratically.
    

• 6. Seating:

  • Front passenger seat collapsing, causing injury.
    

• 7. Suspension:

  • Shock absorber upper brackets failing multiple times.
    

• 8. Recalls:

  • Recall 96V099000 for service brakes (hydraulic, anti-lock), which may not be covered for subsequent owners.