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#BS-1993-DODDAY-1185

1993 Dodge DaytonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 17 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

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

Complaints
17
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
42
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 17 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

5 owners reported power train:automatic transmission 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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (5 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

Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (29%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (12%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor2 (12%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner2 (12%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (6%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum1 (6%)
Structure:body:door1 (6%)

1993 Dodge Daytona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Daytona, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Daytona, with 2 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.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Daytona, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1993 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.

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 (1 recall)

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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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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

DP03002ClosedOpened May 2003 · closed Jul 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

STEERING:COLUMN

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.

1993 Dodge Daytona vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

17

Class avg

51

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. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall 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

1993199219911990198919881987198619851984
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1993 Dodge Daytona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Daytona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Dodge Daytona is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Dodge Daytona reliable?
The 1993 Dodge Daytona has 17 complaints, 1 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 1993 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 1993 Dodge Daytona have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Dodge Daytona has 1 recall 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 1993 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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