1990 Dodge Dynasty Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 25%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Dodge Dynasty, 25% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.
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.
“Consumer received recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. Abs brake light came on and stayed on. After driving 45 MPH, consumer smelled a burning odor. Consumer left the vehicle, but saw nothing burning. After getting back into the vehicle, and when pressing the brakes, consumer felt a pulsing sensation. Also, vehicle had four transmissions installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10057716, filed 2004-02, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 1990 Dodge Dynasty. While the contact was driving between 35-40 MPH, the transmission would remain in second gear until the engine was turned off. The engine restarted and resumed normally. In addition, when accelerating from a complete stop the transmission exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Updated 03/02/11 updateed 11/22/11”
NHTSA complaint #10365782, filed 2010-11, 54,000 miles“Transmission planetary gear is not feedng adequately lubricant to wheels in front which causes them to lock up. Vehicle was at dealership & checked out by mechanic. Was going to charge for design problem. Transmission was replaced in 1998.”
NHTSA complaint #879385, filed 2001-01“Driving at approximately 15-20 MPH engine died out. Rear coil spring came out which disabled vehicle. Dealer replaced rear left coil spring which was missing. Rear axle which was rusted/springs/shocks/right spring broke. Replaced bar, spring parts and brake cable.”
NHTSA complaint #819731, filed 1997-12“On ocasion the spedomteor will not operate, then spontainusly start up anywhere from 1 min. To 1 day later. Spedomoter also shows speed at 3-6 miles under cars actual speed.”
NHTSA complaint #711761, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Dynasty
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Dynasty
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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