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1993 Dodge Daytona problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 1993 Dodge Daytona — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Daytona years?

Daytona NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 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, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Dodge Daytona problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission529%
Engine212%
Seat Belts212%
Seats212%
Body & Structure212%
Suspension16%
Brakes16%
Fuel System16%
Airbags16%

Does the 1993 Dodge Daytona have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

93V114000Body & StructureJuly 12, 1993 · 17,000 units

Defect

THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.

Consequence

THE IMPROPERLY WELDED AREAS COULD CAUSE BODY PANELFLEXING AND SHEET METAL CRACKING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE,COMPROMISING THE VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION CAPABILITY. THIS COULD INCREASE THELIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISIONACCIDENT.

Remedy

SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. DODGE HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND NOW IT IS GOING ON ITS THIRD. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK THE VEHICLE 3/18/00 AND CLAIMS TRANSMISSION IS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 16, 2000

“THE DEFECTIVE LOWER DRIVER SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO THE 1991 SHADOW RECALL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · September 9, 1997

“DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. NO TENSION, INEFFECTIVE IN RESTRAINING DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. REAR BRAKE SHOES DRAG/DO NOT RELEASE FULLY, CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEAT, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND PREMATURE WEAROUT OF BRAKE SHOES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · June 1, 1997

“WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HE PULLED OVER ONTO THE BERM WHERE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES, AS A RESULT THERE WAS HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END INCLUDING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF TE VEHICLE, POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 9, 2002 · fire

“HAD CLOSED PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR BY HANDLE; DOOR BROKE OFF THE HINGE CONNECTED TO DOOR FRAME; DOOR WAS UNEVEN AND NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. *AK AFTER CLOSING DOOR WHEN HINGE BROKE, THE FENDER WAS BENT, BODY SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE METAL IN THE DOOR WAS WEAK CAUSING THE FAILURE OF THE DOOR HINGE. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 8, 1997

1993 Dodge Daytona — common questions

Is the 1993 Dodge Daytona reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1993 Daytona problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), seat belts (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 1993 Dodge Daytona have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Dodge Daytona. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 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.