1989 Dodge Dynasty Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 27%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,266miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Dodge Dynasty, 27% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,266 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle has been leaking oil from gasket into AC compressor, we have replaced it twice and it still leaks. Researching online there is a recall for it 89v237000 that describes the problem exactly. I called the dealership, who researched my VIN and said that my vehicle is unaffected. I would assume that if my vehicle fits the description of the problem exactly, then it should be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10501845, filed 2013-03, 43,531 miles“I thought chrysler was to repair their cost? Note: repair work indicated, for failed valve cover gasket .NHTSA recall id number # 89v237000. I understand replacement part is a revised (valve)cover w/ rtv sealant application.(should this not be done a.s.a.p. For risk of fire? And, is this not to be completed at licensed chrysler dealer-mechanic shop, and supplied by and paid in full, by chrysler? 'they' claim: no . Please advice accordingly-per e mail and,or writing u.s. Mail. Thank you! Ly'; per recall.”
NHTSA complaint #758833, filed 2002-03“The contact owns a 1989 Dodge Dynasty. The contact stated he noticed oil leaking form the vehicle while the engine was shut off. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve cover gasket was replaced. The repair did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 05/19/2010. Updated 06/29/10 the camshaft had to be replaced. Updated 07/06/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10325678, filed 2010-04, 111,000 milesRelated recalls
- 89V237000Dec 27, 1989The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.Covers: Dodge Dynasty 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990 +12 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Dynasty
22 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty
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.
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