1987 Dodge Daytona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Dodge Daytona, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2000-07“Consumer started vehicle and noticed smoke in hood area. He then drove vehicle for approimately 15 minutes, turned off the engine, and vehicle began to smoke and thereafter flames began.”
NHTSA complaint #813710, filed 1997-07Electrical system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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