1989 Dodge Daytona Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Dodge Daytona, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The consumer's son was in an accident, and subsequently died along with two others, which was possibly due to a steering mechanism defect. The consumer requested information pertaining to the safety record of chrysler Dodge Daytona, specifically for the steering mechanism not operating properly or locking up while the vehicle was in motion. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10009872, filed 2003-03Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Daytona
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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