Loading vehicle data from NHTSA...
NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1986 Dodge Daytona.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,650 |
| 2.5L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,300 |
| 2.2L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,450 |
| 2.5L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1986 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.
Remedy: REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR HANDLE WON'T OPEN PROPERLY WHEN USING THE HANDLE. WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE THE DOOR WILL LOCK AND THE CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVING AND HITTING SPEED BUMPS THE DOOR OPENED, AND A PART FROM THE REAR SEAT BELT CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THE PART WENT TO. *AK
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE BEING DRIVEN. OWNER SMELLED GAS FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *AK
The 1986 Dodge Daytona has 3 NHTSA recalls and 4 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
Enter a specific VIN to get the full report — specs, recalls, safety ratings, complaints, investigations, and technical service bulletins.
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.