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Dodge Daytona Electrical problems by year

10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Daytona's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Electrical recalls

Latest Daytona electrical complaints

1990 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemLights

Manufacturers diagrams show the thermal flasher located with the fuses on the lower driver's side of the dashboard. It is not there. I have emailed dodge requesting information on where it is placed. They suggested I purchase a service manual for the car. What good would that do if the diagrams are wrong to begin with? I called dodge customer service @ 800-992-1997 a representative said there were no diagrams that would show the parts location. He said the part is located behind the dash. I have checked behind the dash and could not find it. My turnsignals do not work except in cold weather and only while the engine is cold.*Ak

Filed Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 762098
1992 Dodge DaytonaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFire2 deaths

In september 2001,the bolt between the transmission and the motor was found to be missing which caused the engine to jump, and tearing the transmission line . Transmission fluid sprayed all over engine. Possible cause of engine fire? Fire started near battery on wires possibly shorting them out. Whole car was lost, destroyed by fire. *Ak

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 754359
1990 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemFire

When starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition and vehicle suddenly caught on fire in engine compartment. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 895373
1989 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemFire

Vehicle bursted into flames while parked. Vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer will be notified. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 840323
1989 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemFire

Consumer was traveling stopped at a red light, noticed smoke coming from under the hood and the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as an electrical short. Please provdie further details. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 816787
1991 Dodge DaytonaFuel systemElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 809680
1989 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemFire

Car parked and caught on fire near the battery. Appears to be electrical. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 954954
1989 Dodge DaytonaElectrical systemFire

Driving vehicle home, smoke started from center of dashboard, arrived home, shut vehicle off, suddenly vehicle was engulfed in flames. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 984378
1989 Dodge DaytonaElectrical system

Auto-transmission; while driving, transmission failed dropping into lower gear resulting in complete vehicle shut down. Please describe details. Tt

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 977006
1990 Dodge DaytonaElectrical system

When you apply the accelerator you are thrown forward, tact moves back & forth, and car shuts off. Tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 966345

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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