Total Complaints
17 filings
DODGE DAYTONA · model year
1991 DODGE DAYTONA
17 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991DODGEDAYTONA carries 17 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 DAYTONA is seats with 3 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:recliner (2) and latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1991 DAYTONA, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
17
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20010530TIRES
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE MEDIAN AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING A CABLE DIVIDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
20000706CrashSEATS
CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
20000706CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
CONSUMER WAS AT A STAND STILL & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HEAD REST FLEW INTO THE BACK WINDOW & CRACKED IT. THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME UNANCHORED & WAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
19980331SEATS
BOLT ON THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER WHEN SEAT FELL FORWARD DURING STOP.
19980203EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONING TO STOP FUNCTIONING. *AK
19970828SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE WAS MAKING GROANING NOISES DUE TO TRAILING ARM FAILURE. ALSO REAR END SLIDES AND SPINS OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
19970407ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL SHORT; IN FOR REPAIR OF FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO REGISTER INCORRECTLY. AFTER REPAIRS, EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED PLASTIC MELTING/FUSE FAILURE. *AK
19970407FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SHORT; IN FOR REPAIR OF FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO REGISTER INCORRECTLY. AFTER REPAIRS, EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED PLASTIC MELTING/FUSE FAILURE. *AK
19970130LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
IN COLD WEATHER THE REAR HATCHBACK WOULDN'T HOLD . HATCHBACK FALLS ON CONSUNER'S HEAD, MAY CAUSE HEAD INJURY WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING CARGO. *AK
19961114ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
DRIVE BELT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.
19961104LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
THE HATCHBACK WILL NOT STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. CONSUMER HAS BEEN HIT ON THE HEAD TWICE WHEN GETTING ITEMS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
19960221SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SEATBACK UP BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLASPING, REPLACE BOLT ONCE, REPLACEMENT PART BROKE ALSO. *AK
19960221SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SEATBACK UP BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLASPING, REPLACE BOLT ONCE, REPLACEMENT PART BROKE ALSO. *AK
19951204SEATS
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. TT *JB
19950919CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG INFLATED AND BLEW OUT SMOKE . TT
19950323ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ANTI-FREEZE LEAKS FROM HEAD GASKET.
19950323POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH MAKES NOISE BETWEEN SHIFTS AND SLIPS OUT OF REVERSE GEAR, ALSO CLUTCH PEDAL HAS TO BE HALF-WAY DOWN IN ORDER TO SHIFT INTO 5TH GEAR. *SKD
Compare 1991DODGEDAYTONA to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA have?▼
The 1991 DODGE DAYTONA has 17 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA is SEATS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER and LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK.
Is the 1991 DODGE DAYTONA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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