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Damon Daybreak years to avoid

The Damon Daybreak years to avoid are 1999, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.

45

Total complaints

15

Recall campaigns

1997–2011

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Daybreak years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1999Open safety investigation3
1998Open safety investigation1

Every Daybreak year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201103
201013
200904
200854
200744
200614
200523
200464
200353
200272
200132
200053
1999avoid33
1998avoid13
199722

Common questions

What are the worst Damon Daybreak years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Daybreak years to avoid are 1999, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2011.

What is the best year for the Damon Daybreak?

By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Daybreak years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Damon Daybreak have?

Across all model years, the Daybreak has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 45 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.