1989 Dodge Daytona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Dodge Daytona, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #816787, filed 1997-10Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Daytona
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge Daytona
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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