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1991 Dodge Daytona problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 1991 Dodge Daytona — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other Daytona years?

Daytona NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted39 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 5 complaints1986: 4 complaints1987: 8 complaints1988: 23 complaints1989: 39 complaints1990: 31 complaints1991: 17 complaints1992: 19 complaints1993: 17 complaints1994: 0 complaints
Daytona NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1991 Dodge Daytona problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seats635%
Engine212%
Latches & Locks212%
Fuel System16%
Suspension16%
Tires & Wheels16%
Airbags16%
Transmission16%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)16%
Electrical System16%

Does the 1991 Dodge Daytona have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V016000Body & StructureFebruary 11, 1992 · 57,000 units

Defect

THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.

Consequence

THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY LEAD A FRONT SEATPASSENGER TO MISTAKENLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,BELIEVING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Remedy

NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.

91V078000BrakesMay 14, 1991 · 90 units

Defect

MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.

Consequence

INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.

90V162000BrakesSeptember 4, 1990 · 18,000 units

Defect

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

90V169000OtherSeptember 4, 1990 · 300 units

Defect

INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD WAS INSTALLED ON CARS; DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

Remedy

INSTALL CORRECT PLACARD CONTAINING PROPER PRESSURE INFORMATION.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · December 1, 1999 · crash

“IN COLD WEATHER THE REAR HATCHBACK WOULDN'T HOLD . HATCHBACK FALLS ON CONSUNER'S HEAD, MAY CAUSE HEAD INJURY WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING CARGO. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks

“ELECTRICAL SHORT; IN FOR REPAIR OF FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO REGISTER INCORRECTLY. AFTER REPAIRS, EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED PLASTIC MELTING/FUSE FAILURE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 27, 1997

1991 Dodge Daytona — common questions

Is the 1991 Dodge Daytona reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1991 Daytona problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seats (6 complaints), latches & locks (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 1991 Dodge Daytona have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Dodge Daytona. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1991 Dodge Daytona under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Daytona years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Daytona years to avoid are 1989, 1990. The cleanest record among Daytona years belongs to 1994.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.