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1989 Dodge DaytonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 39 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
39
Crashes
10
Fires
11
Recalls
3
TSBs
20
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 39 complaints, 10 crashes, 11 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

headlights go on off with high revs

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Air Bags:frontalHIGH

7 owners reported air bags:frontal issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Air Bags:frontal7 (18%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline7 (18%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood2 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (5%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads2 (5%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (5%)
Airbags1 (3%)

1989 Dodge Daytona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Daytona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Daytona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Daytona, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Daytona, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

89V237000Feb 1990

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

92V017000Jul 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP91010ClosedOpened May 1991 · closed Jul 1991

TIRE RUBBING WHEEL WELL

SUSPENSION

EA91029ClosedOpened Jun 1991 · closed Feb 1992

DISC BRAKE LINING SPLIT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

PE91049ClosedOpened Feb 1991 · closed Jun 1991

BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The worst model year for the Dodge Daytona is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

1989 Dodge Daytona vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

39

Class avg

25

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Dodge Daytona Model Years

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1989 Dodge Daytona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Dodge Daytona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Dodge Daytona is related to the air bags:frontal, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Dodge Daytona reliable?
The 1989 Dodge Daytona has 39 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1989 Dodge Daytona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1989 Dodge Daytona have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 Dodge Daytona has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Daytona problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1989 Dodge Daytona data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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