- The problem
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- The risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- The fix
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Engine & cooling
1990 Dodge Daytona Engine problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Daytona's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 19% of all its complaints, most recently on April 10, 2001. They describe 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1990 Dodge Daytona
Engine complaints
Consumer had just gotten into vehicle and started it up and front end of vehicle caught on fire. Before fire department could get there t vehicle was totaled. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 89v237000/ manufacturer's recall 467 would apply to this vehicle.*Ak
LEAK IN VALVE COVER GASKET. QCAW
Vehicle stalls without warning. Will restart with difficulty.
LEAKING ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK
Engine burst into flames when driver attempted to start vehicle. *Dh
Dodge Daytona engine complaints by year
Daytona engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data