FaultScore report
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1988 Dodge Dynasty with NHTSA between 1995 and 2011. The largest single group is the brakes.
26
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
0 crashes, 1 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
TIRES
1988 DODGE DYNASTY, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRES WERE WORN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0535-89) UPDATED 02/15/11
NHTSA complaint #10381871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN 4 DAYS AND WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVE AND JUST CAUGHT FIRE. WE THINK IT MAY HAVE STARTED IN THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER WAS COMPLETED MELTED. ALL WIRING WAS BURNED AND MELTED, RADIATOR MELTED, ALL HOSES WERE MELTED, FAN AND WATER PUMP DESTROYED, FUEL INJECTION TUBES MELTED, ANYTHING WIRE OR RUBBER OR PLASTIC WAS MELTED AND ALL THE OTHERE WAS DAMAGED. FIRE ALSO DAMAGED EVERYTHING UNDER DASH. THE BATTERY EXPLODED AFTER THE FIRE WAS IN PROGRESS. THIS CAR WAS IN A-1 SHAPE AND I HAD ONLY OWNED IT ONE WEEK TO THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT. THIS WAS A HEART BREEAK SINCE IT WAS SUCH A NICE CAR. THERE WAS NO OTHER PROBLEMS AT ALL BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THEY DID FILE A REPORT. THE FIRE WAS HOT ENOUGH IT ALSO MELTED THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND THE GRILL AND THE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS IS SOMETHING I REALLY NEED AN ANSWER FOR AND HAVE NOT KNOWN WHERE TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPORT IT TO UNTIL TODAY. I HOPE THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE. IF A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER COMPONENT OR THE WIRING HAS BEEN MADE THAT WOULD HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY.
NHTSA complaint #719778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED, CAUSING INJURY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).
NHTSA complaint #481889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
TIRES
1988 DODGE DYNASTY, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRES WERE WORN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0535-89) UPDATED 02/15/11
NHTSA complaint #10381871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR CAP FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN 4 DAYS AND WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVE AND JUST CAUGHT FIRE. WE THINK IT MAY HAVE STARTED IN THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER WAS COMPLETED MELTED. ALL WIRING WAS BURNED AND MELTED, RADIATOR MELTED, ALL HOSES WERE MELTED, FAN AND WATER PUMP DESTROYED, FUEL INJECTION TUBES MELTED, ANYTHING WIRE OR RUBBER OR PLASTIC WAS MELTED AND ALL THE OTHERE WAS DAMAGED. FIRE ALSO DAMAGED EVERYTHING UNDER DASH. THE BATTERY EXPLODED AFTER THE FIRE WAS IN PROGRESS. THIS CAR WAS IN A-1 SHAPE AND I HAD ONLY OWNED IT ONE WEEK TO THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT. THIS WAS A HEART BREEAK SINCE IT WAS SUCH A NICE CAR. THERE WAS NO OTHER PROBLEMS AT ALL BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THEY DID FILE A REPORT. THE FIRE WAS HOT ENOUGH IT ALSO MELTED THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND THE GRILL AND THE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS IS SOMETHING I REALLY NEED AN ANSWER FOR AND HAVE NOT KNOWN WHERE TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPORT IT TO UNTIL TODAY. I HOPE THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE. IF A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER COMPONENT OR THE WIRING HAS BEEN MADE THAT WOULD HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY.
NHTSA complaint #719778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE BODY FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
COIL AND DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MAIN COMPUTER REBUILT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL AND AIR FILTER FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #604458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
FRONT STRUTS FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #604458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #604458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDTIONING FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #604458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED AND FELT SOFT AND APPLICATION WAS DELAYED. WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED , SMOKE WAS VISIBLE UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AND THE VEHICLE NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. PREVIOUS AND RECENT REPAIRS FOUND NO PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #530387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD GOES OUT VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND BURNS OUT THE HEATER CORD. ALSO, BLEW OUT A FUSE TO THE A/C AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #832407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
HEATER SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD GOES OUT VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND BURNS OUT THE HEATER CORD. ALSO, BLEW OUT A FUSE TO THE A/C AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #832407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA complaint #516552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
HINGE PINS THAT HOLS FRONT DOORS COME OUT, DOOR FALLS ALMOST DOWN TO GROUND.
NHTSA complaint #807383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE REAR RIGHT DISC CALIPER FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. TT
NHTSA complaint #976836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE REAR RIGHT DISC CALIPER FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. TT
NHTSA complaint #976836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
POWER TRAIN TORQUE CONVERTER SHIFTS UP AND DOWN. TT *SLC
NHTSA complaint #974184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL FADE, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE LOST, THEN BRAKES STARTING FAILING INTERMITTENTLY, PUMP MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING.
NHTSA complaint #967419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY PUMP BEFORE IT STOPPED. HAD ABS PART REPLACED. TT
NHTSA complaint #966935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED, CAUSING INJURY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).
NHTSA complaint #481889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.