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#BS-1992-DODDAY-1185

1992 Dodge Daytona

Based on reports from 19 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerMED

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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (11%)

Seats:front Assembly:recliner2 (11%)

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm1 (5%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (5%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (5%)

Structure:body:tailgate1 (5%)

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments1 (5%)

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (5%)

1992 Dodge Daytona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Daytona, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 84,936 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Daytona, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm Issues

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Daytona, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Daytona, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-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.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Dodge Daytona. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

92V015000Feb 1992

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

93V114000Oct 1993

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1992 Dodge Daytona vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Dodge Daytona Model Years

1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

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1992 Dodge Daytona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Daytona?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Daytona is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1992 Dodge Daytona reliable?

The 1992 Dodge Daytona has 19 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Dodge Daytona have any recalls?

Yes, the 1992 Dodge Daytona has 2 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?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 84,936 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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