1990 Dodge Daytona problems & reliability
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge Daytona. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 19% |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Seats | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Manufacturers diagrams show the thermal flasher located with the fuses on the lower driver's side of the dashboard. It is not there. I have emailed dodge requesting information on where it is placed. They suggested I purchase a service manual for the car. What good would that do if the diagrams are wrong to begin…”
Electrical System · filed May 23, 2002
“When starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition and vehicle suddenly caught on fire in engine compartment. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.*ak”
Electrical System · filed Aug 29, 2001
“Consumer had just gotten into vehicle and started it up and front end of vehicle caught on fire. Before fire department could get there t vehicle was totaled. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 89v237000/ manufacturer's recall 467 would apply to this vehicle.*ak”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Apr 10, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- HOOD LATCH FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE93068 · opened Jul 23, 1993 · closed Oct 7, 1993
Technical service bulletins
35 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge Daytona. The 10 most recent:
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that…
23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2015
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
083799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 1999
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1990 Dodge Daytona in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1990 Dodge Daytona?
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