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#BS-1993-PLYDUS-3F96

1993 Plymouth Duster

Based on reports from 17 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
17
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 17 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

2 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip 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: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (12%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (12%)
Airbags2 (12%)
Speed Control1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (6%)
Suspension:front1 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (6%)
Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs1 (6%)

1993 Plymouth Duster: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Duster, with 2 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 Plymouth Duster, 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.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Duster, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Duster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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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The worst model year for the Plymouth Duster is the 1973 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1993 Plymouth Duster: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Plymouth Duster?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Plymouth Duster is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Plymouth Duster reliable?
The 1993 Plymouth Duster has 17 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Plymouth Duster 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 Plymouth Duster have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1993 Plymouth Duster according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Plymouth Duster problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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.
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