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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1985 Dodge Daytona.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,650 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 20 | 24 | 21 | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 19 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,650 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,450 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1985 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: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
RIGHT AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. OWNER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DID NOT BURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
THE ANTI-FREEZ TESTER TUBE CAME OFF AND GOT INTO THE RADIATOR, CAUSED CAR NOT TO WARM UP. YH
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO METHANOL GAS, WHICH ALSO CLOGGED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND CAUSED LOSS OF POWER. YH
The 1985 Dodge Daytona has 4 NHTSA recalls and 5 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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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
Component: SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
FUEL RAIL LEAKED GAS, CAUSING FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.