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Dodge DaytonaModel year report

1990 Dodge Daytona Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Dodge Daytona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge Daytona. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Consumer had just gotten into vehicle and started it up and front end of vehicle caught on fire. Before fire department could get there t vehicle was totaled. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 89v237000/ manufacturer's recall 467 would apply to this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #885511, filed 2001-04

Electrical system: “When starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition and vehicle suddenly caught on fire in engine compartment. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #895373, filed 2001-08

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1990 Dodge Daytona. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Daytona · coupe not rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1990 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Daytona FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182620$4,100
Daytona FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$2,800
Daytona FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic192421$3,200
Daytona FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
Daytona FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic172118$4,550
Daytona FWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual172520$3,350
Daytona FWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172419$3,550

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

Recall details for the 1990 Dodge Daytona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Dodge Daytona

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199315—1—21—Stable
19921784,9362—20—Stable
199113—4—20—Not enough data
199026—2—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198934—2—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198811—0—22—Not enough data
19878—1—21—Not enough data

All Dodge Daytona model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Dodge Daytona have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge Daytona as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Dodge Daytona is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 1990 Dodge Daytona been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Dodge Daytona get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Dodge Daytona (Daytona, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.