1992 Dodge Daytona Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 84,936miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- 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 · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Dodge Daytona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge Daytona. The part named most often is body and structure, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,936 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Body and structure7 41%
- Brakes2 12%
- Engine cooling2 12%
- Seats2 12%
- Air bags1 5.9%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “While vehicle was being driven the hood flew up in the air, causing the hinges to snap. When the hinges snapped, the hood hit and cracked the windshield. When the driver attempted to bring the hood back down, the hood injured the driver in the process. The hood hinges and windshield have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #820218, filed 1998-01Engine cooling: “It was limited production engine that has a problem of eating timing belts, cracking cylinder heads, and A/C failure. When the timing belt breaks, the engine immediately dies and there is a loss of all power assist including steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10009858, filed 2002-06, 18,000 milesSeats: “I was accelerating from a traffic light and the back of the drivers seat fell into the back seat. Luckily I had some diet pepsi on the floor and on the back seat because it was the only thing that stopped me from falling all the way back and possibly losing control of the vehicle. One of the two bolts holding the seat back to the recliner piece failed. I ordered a replacement bolt from Dodge. I have the old bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10132985, filed 2005-08, 98,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 98,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona · coupe | not rated | 5 / 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 1992 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 | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Daytona FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Daytona FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
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
- 93V114000Jul 12, 1993Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Dodge Daytona 1992–1993
The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.
- 92V015000Feb 14, 1992Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Dodge Daytona 1992, Caravan 1992, Plymouth Acclaim 1992 +10 more
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Recall details for the 1992 Dodge Daytona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Daytona have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge Daytona as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Dodge Daytona is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Daytona get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Dodge Daytona (Daytona, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Dodge Daytona reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,936 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 98,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.