- The problem
- The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the abs function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous abs component repair costs.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Dodge Dynasty Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Dynasty with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (37) and the engine & cooling (27). Those complaints describe 9 crashes, 8 fires and 11 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1996 for the antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip. For comparison, the 1991 has 109 and the 1993 has 86.
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FFar more problems than a typical Dynasty year, for its age
#20 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 145
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 9
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 11
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Dodge Dynasty problems
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1992 Dodge Dynasty recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- The risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- The fix
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
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145 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Dynasty
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 6.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions. The vehicle also slipped out of gear on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after it stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,507.
Serpentine belt comes off when splashed by water on road, causing failure of power steering, alternator and water pump. This failure was routine whenever the vehicle was driven through pooled water exceeding 1/2 inch. The upper alternator bracket was found to have suffered fatigue cracks and the alternator mounting bolt was not held rigid. Splashed water causes the belt to slip-catch thus displacing the position of the alternator pulley, and the belt is thrown off the pulleys. This was the last of many...
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incidents (approximately 10 other times) where the belt was thrown driving on wet roads. (The original equipment splash shield is in place.) The loss of power steering in a turn is considered to be an extreme hazard (occurred six times.) The engine is the 3.3 Liter v6 which was used extensively in many chrysler vehicles in this era, and aging may affect many others. (If an owner complains of repetitive instances of throwing the serpentine belt during wet weather, check the upper alternator bracket mounting bolt location for breaks or cracks.) The bracket was removed, a piece of steel was worked to replace the broken area of the bracket and mig welded into the bracket. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving 30 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact stated that the antilock brakes locked, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired in 1999 according to nhtsa campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The contact stated that there was a lifetime warranty on this recall; however, the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle again for free. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The most recent failure was when I was driving up a very curvy road (hwy 101) in oregon. The temperature was not overly warm, the car had only been driven 20 miles or so that morning. I was using the air conditioner off and on so as not to have the windows open. We reached the crest and when starting down, the engine died when the gas pedal was released and brakes applied, and the power steering stopped. I managed to break to the side of the road and was towed to town. The next morning when the mechanic's opened,...
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they started the car and it didn't fail after 20 miles of driving the same terrain, and we returned home (90 miles or so) without a problem. This has happened on several previous occasions, intermittently, months may go by, then without warning, usually when removing my foot from the gas, the car loses power and dies. It has always started up again immediately except for the latest incident. The former owner of this car said this also happened to him. He seems to think adding a fuel cleaner to the gas helps prevent occurrences. Mechanics say it's impossible to find the cause if it's running. Needless to say, I'll be looking for a newer vehicle. *Nm
Steering: wheel and handle bar: was driving to school when the steering wheel sheered of steering column. Was not able to steer car luckly I was not on a major street or freeway. Spent about $100 at e&j to get used steering column and $200 to get repaired by aamco. This failure is not reported as a recall by chrystler.
Transmission will not shift, all the gears were defective. Vehicle could be used only in second gear.*Ak
After normal servicing on the fuel rail on my 1992 dodge dynasty 3.3Lv6, the non-replaceable seals in the crossover tube at the end of the fuel rail began leaking. This is the same leak fixed in recall campaign 00v268000 for the dodge caravan 3.3L v6, however my local dealership could not provide me with the seals that are used to repair this leak. Through much investigation on the internet, I have found many instances of other owners of dodge/chrysler vehicles with the same 3.3L/3.8L v6 engines that are experiencing this same issue, and feel that this recall should be expanded to cover all makes and models shipped with this engine and fuel-rail combination. *La
I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak I told him needed to be fixed and asked if I could wait on the payment and told him I had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before I got it she had for about 2 weeks and I will have it a month I am trying to find out if there is anything I can do it has a rod out and it is just getting worse I now will not drive it I don't trust it and I will have it 30 days the 30th. The other lady that had it said she told him too so he knew it was like that. Please help and tell me if I have any rights. Sherri
The steering column caught on fire melting some wiring and burning the consumer's knee. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *Ph
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My is the 1992 dynasty and hers is the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this is a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*Ak
My friend and I have cars that dodge made. My is the 1992 dynasty and her is the 1993 dodge van. Well this year we both starting getting leaks in our fuel rail which we were told that dodge knew and that they recalled some but not on the dynasty and only some vans. I feel that if this is a manufacture problem then they should have to pay for the fixing of the problem and not us. My car caught fire because of this putting all of us in danger in the car.*Ak
Consumer states while driving automatic transmission, the second gear doesn't shift properly. Dealer has been notified. *Ak
While backing out of driveway straps on gas tank broke off. Dealer notified.*Jb. *Ak
Consumer states air bags did not deploy fully after vehicle was involved in head on collision. Consumer sustained injuries including minor concussion. *Tt *nlm
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer states that the air bags did not deploy to full capacity. Ts
On highway -side of tire,blew out a hole!!!-Station wouldn't let me keep tire to take picts.Thk god it was no traffic at 4 a.M. *Ak (tiresize: p195/75/r1)
The vehicle has experienced multiple abs brake pump failures which causes the vehicles brakes to fail without warning, consumer states that the vehicle did not experience problems prior to the abs recall repair. Nlm
Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear. Engine was still running. Problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem . Transmission oil got warm, and by time vehicle gets to dealer transmission cooled down. They have no remedy. *Ak
Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear ,almost causing an accident. Problem has been going on since vehicle was purchased in 1992. *Ak
Steering column broke on impact also air bag didnot deploy until after steering column struck by driver, abs brakes failed to work brakes locked up also transmisson has been malfunctioning for over 5 years have had three trans installed by dealer with out resolve. Also electrical problems ongoining for 7/8 years.Computer problems since day one.Brakes have been worked on for past 5 years many times mecanic unable to solve problem. Transmisson not shifting, making weard noises and failing to shift. Dealer never informed owners of defects or about repairs. Dealer in mobile or in enterprise , al
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All Dynasty years1992 Dodge Dynasty vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dodge Dynasty | 145 | 2 | F | |
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 929 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | 256 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge Dakota | 221 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge Daytona | 19 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge Dodge Truck | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge Colt | 15 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge B250 | 11 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Dodge D Series(light) | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Dynasty
Does the 1992 Dodge Dynasty have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Dodge Dynasty: antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (June 1996); steering wheel / handle bar (February 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Dynasty?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (37), engine & cooling (27), steering (24).
How many complaints has the 1992 Dodge Dynasty had?
145 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 24, 1994 and the latest on April 23, 2014. Of these, 9 describe a crash and 8 a fire, and together they report 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Dodge Dynasty a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge Dynasty year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Dynasty years have the most complaints?
1992 (145), 1991 (109), 1993 (86). See every Dodge Dynasty year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Dodge Dynasty has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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