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.
Electrical system
Dodge Dynasty Electrical problems by year
25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Dynasty's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest Dynasty electrical complaints
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
For the third time within a 3 year period my car will start and run for about 2 seconds and turn off, I had it towed and the mechanics would replaced the main computer, or say they did, and charge me a great deal of money. I searched recently on the internet to see if others have had the same problem, and I found that it is a defective part problem found at this site---http://autorepair.About.Com/library/a/1f/bl111f.Htm I should not have to pay for a defective part which is tied in to an anti theft feature. *Jb
The steering column caught on fire melting some wiring and burning the consumer's knee. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *Ph
Vehicle would constantly shutdown while driving without warning, dealer has replaced computer command control module, but problem is still occurring.*Ak consumer stated the starter, fuel injector, fuel pump, fuel filter coil pack, map sensor, and catalytic converter have all been replaced.*Slc
Car would not start because computer went into security mode (while parked), shutting off fuel supply, although car is not equipped with electronic security system. Computer had to be replaced with an o.E.M. Computer designed to prevent such random occurrances, at my expense of over $500 plus towing charge and inconvenience. *Ak
Consumers mechanic recommended starter replacement but now the car is making alot of noise when shut off and the consumer smells a strong burning smell, consumer concered of the possibility of fire. Nlm
There is an electrical problem in the vehicle because when consumer starts vehicle it hestitates and wont start; like there is no contact or something, if we shut off radio or move adjustable steering wheel position, then it will take off and run. *Yh
The actuator assembly was replaced due to noise. However, the abs light continues to come on due to a loose wire. *Yc *yc
Driving the vehicle and saw smoke and flames coming out of the driver's side door panel. Poured water inside door panel, and put flames out. It was stated that it was an electrical fire. *Ak
Was driving and moved vehicle the steering column burned the plastic cover under the electrical ignition, took to dealer and he replaced the ignition switch . *Ak
Defect in computer causes computer to send "turn off alarm " message to driver; however vehicle is not equipped with alarm system.
The vehicle will start and while driving it will cut off without any warning. Dealer replaced the computer chip number of times and vehicle still has the same problem. *Ak
While driving vehicle on the hghway, vehicle just stops. Vehicle has to sit about (3) days before it will start up. This has happened 8 times since may of 96. *Ak
While driving the vehicle engine shuts off, causing the vehicle to stall. *Ak
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