1990 DODGE DYNASTY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. ABS Brake System Failure:

  • ABS Brake system failed at 25,000 miles and 50,000 miles resulting in complete brake loss, ABS light goes on/off
    
  • ABS System failure, long distance, ABS indicator light is on
    
  • ABS/BRAKE warning lights came on, loose bleeder screw, brakes failed twice
    
  • ABS rotors warp, brakes make noise, pedal goes almost to floor
    
  • Airbags failed in accident, causing injuries
    

• 2. Airbag Failure:

  • Airbags failed in an accident, causing injuries
    

• 3. Alternator Issues:

  • Alternator replaced due to excessive whine
    

• 4. Anti-Theft Alarm:

  • Anti-theft alarm is too sensitive, causing alarm to go off for no reason
    

• 5. Blower Motor:

  • Blower motor resistor replaced
    
  • Blower motor resistor and harness replaced
    

• 6. Brake Issues:

  • Brake and anti-brake warning lights came on, pedal went to the floor, hit a deer
    
  • Brake pads pulling from shoes, making grinding noises
    
  • Premature deployment of airbag, resulting in loss of control/injury
    
  • The brake system had failed completely while driving
    

• 7. Fuel System Issues:

  • Defective fuel rail leaking fuel onto the engine compartment
    
  • Fuel rail leaking raw gasoline, transmission rebuilt, improper shifting
    
  • Fuel rail ruptured while driving, causing fire hazard
    

• 8. Ignition Issues:

  • Ignition cylinder re-keyed due to vehicle not starting
    
  • Ignition switch replaced due to binding
    

• 9. Oil Leak Problems:

  • Continuous oil leak problems after 8 repair attempts
    
  • Oil pan gasket failed twice
    

• 10. Power Steering Issues:

  • Power steering failed
    
  • Power steering pump replaced due to noise
    

• 11. Seatbelt Malfunctions:

  • Driver seat belt buckle locked up, cutting seat belt off
    
  • Seatbelts do not lock properly, do not hold driver/passenger/baby seats
    

• 12. Transmission Problems:

  • Transmission locks into second gear, fails to go into reverse gear
    
  • Transmission hesitates intermittently at low speed
    
  • Transmission sticks in 1st and 3rd gears, fails to shift out of overdrive
    

• 13. Other Issues:

  • Broken shift cable replaced
    
  • Water pump replaced due to leak
    
  • Wiring in passenger door panel is loose, causing inside lights to fail when the door is opened