1987 Dodge Daytona Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Dodge Daytona (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1987 Dodge Daytona. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seats (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 38%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Seats2 25%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “After driving for about 30miles to work consumer shut the car off and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Then, opened the hood, there were flames back near the motor, and the electrical wires. The fire department classified it as an electrical fire, and car was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #864960, filed 2000-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Dodge Daytona version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V105000Jul 1, 1988Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Dodge Daytona 1985–1987, 600 1985–1987, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1985–1987 +8 more
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Recall details for the 1987 Dodge Daytona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Other model years of the Dodge Daytona
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 84,936 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 26 | — | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 34 | — | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Dodge Daytona have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1987 Dodge Daytona as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Dodge Daytona is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1987 Dodge Daytona been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Dodge Daytona get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Dodge Daytona (Daytona, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.