1993 Dodge Daytona Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge Daytona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge Daytona. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seat belts (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Seats2 13%
- Body and structure2 13%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I have been having problems with the transmission in this car since the day I purchased it. Dodge has replaced the transmission twice and now it is going on its third. The Dodge service department check the vehicle 3/18/00 and claims transmission is fine. I took the car to a reputable transmission establishment and they determined that the transmission is on its way out. I am currently bringing the car back to Dodge and demanding they fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #721002, filed 2000-04Engine cooling: “While driving, consumer smelled smoke coming from the vehicle, he pulled over onto the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames, as a result there was heavy fire damage to the entire front end including the undercarriage of te vehicle, potential engine failure (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #567655, filed 2002-09Seat belts: “Drivers shoulder belt would not retract. No tension, ineffective in restraining driver while driving. Rear brake shoes drag/do not release fully, causing brake overheat, loss of braking power, and premature wearout of brake shoes.”
NHTSA complaint #700196, filed 1998-10Complaints 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 1993 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 1993 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 | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Daytona FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Daytona FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Daytona FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 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.
Recall details for the 1993 Dodge Daytona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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 1993 Dodge Daytona have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge Daytona as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Dodge Daytona is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1993 Dodge Daytona been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Dodge Daytona get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Dodge Daytona (Daytona, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 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 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.