NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1984 Dodge Daytona.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 19 | 31 | 23 | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,000 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 18 | 30 | 22 | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,000 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1984 Dodge Daytona. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: 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.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL.
Remedy: INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.
FRONT DRIVES BUCKET SEAT BROKE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. *AK
STEERING VERY STIFF, WILL FREE UP UNEXECTEDLY WHEN ROUNDING CORNERS, CAUSING NEAR LOSS OF CONTROL. *DH
The 1984 Dodge Daytona has 2 NHTSA recalls and 3 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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