Dodge Daytona years to avoid
The Dodge Daytona years to avoid are 1989, 1990 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1994 is the cleanest year on record.
165
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1984–1994
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Daytona years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | High complaint rate | 39 | |
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every Daytona year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 17 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 19 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 17 | 4 | |
| 1990avoid | 31 | 3 | |
| 1989avoid | 39 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 23 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 5 | 4 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Daytona years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Daytona years to avoid are 1989, 1990. The cleanest year on record is 1994.
What is the best year for the Dodge Daytona?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Daytona years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Daytona have?
Across all model years, the Daytona has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 165 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.