1993 Dodge Dynasty Problems
- Complaints
- 83filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- 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, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge Dynasty (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe trouble with the brakes, especially the anti-lock system, and with the automatic transmission — hard or erratic shifting, slipping, and lurching. Many accounts come from vehicles with six-figure mileage, and several describe the same brake symptoms returning after earlier repairs.
- Brakes
ABS pump motor / brake assist failure
- 16 complaints (19%)
- median 136,950 mi at 17.0 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 1995–2009
Complaints describe the brake pedal dropping to the floor, a hard pedal that will not move, the ABS light coming on, and extended stopping distance. Several owners say a pump motor or accumulator assembly was replaced, sometimes more than once, and that the symptoms came back. Some say a dealer declined further work because a prior recall repair was already recorded. Reported across a wide mileage range, from vehicles around 94,000 miles to ones near 180,000 miles.
What to check: Ask whether recall 96V099000 was performed and keep the paperwork; have the ABS pump motor and accumulator inspected and confirm the brake pedal holds firm with the light off.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer pulled over into a ditch in order to stop. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS braking system unit needed replacement. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10090243, filed 2004-09“With no warning, ABS motor went out, causing vehicle to lose power. Also, it was hard for vehicle to stop. Cause unknown . Dealer notified. Consumer states that the ABS pump motor failed and when calling the dealer mentioned recall, the dealer stated recall had been completed in jan of 1997 and was no longer covered, however after contacting NHTSA and dealer seeing bottom of recall notice, dealer made the proper repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #8013217, filed 2002-07 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission hard shifting, slipping and lurching
- 14 complaints (17%)
- median 120,000 mi at 14.3 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 1995–2009
Complaints describe vibration and jerking when shifting from first to second gear, slipping or grabbing when pulling away from a stop, and hesitation when moving from park to drive. Some report no shift at all when cold, and one describes two gears engaging at once. Several owners say dealers or the manufacturer told them nothing was wrong or could not find the fault. Mileage in the sample runs from around 60,000 to about 107,000 miles; some accounts mention cold weather making the shifting worse.
What to check: Drive the car from cold and note any clunk, slip or delayed engagement; ask for transmission service records and whether the unit has been rebuilt.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I can feel the transmission slipping, it grabs when you stop, it grabs when you pull out from a stop it will make the tires squeal like your peeling out. Sometimes it will not shift after going from park to drive. Their computer says nothing is wrong with the car and they can't do anything about it. Chrysler said the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #712144, filed 1999-09“When starting vehicle, it would leap forward, stopped at lights/signs, giving it gas would jump forward, when weather cold, will not shift from gear to another gear; taken to dealership several times, unable to fix/repair problem.”
NHTSA complaint #807357, filed 1997-01 - Transmission and drivetrain
Forward lunge or unexpected acceleration
Mentioned in 5 of 40 sampled complaints
Owners describe the car jumping forward when starting, when stopped at lights, or while backing up, sometimes with the brakes applied. In some accounts the vehicle reversed or accelerated in a parking lot and had to be shut off to stop. Dealers were reported as unable to reproduce or repair the problem. Complaints appear mostly on higher-mileage vehicles; several mention cold weather.
What to check: Test idle quality and creep in gear with the brake held, and check whether the throttle cable and idle speed have been serviced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving out a parking lot vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a rear end collision. At that point occupant had foot on the brakes, but then vehicle reversed unexpectedly and accelerated. Occupant had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #835250, filed 1999-02“While backing vehicle up, the vehicle suddenly gave a severe jerking motion & went forward. Had no warning or reason for it to happen. Brakes were in use at time.”
NHTSA complaint #833497, filed 1999-01
Buying note. Given the age of this model year, a pre-purchase inspection covering the ABS system, transmission behavior from cold, and cooling and belt components is worth the cost. Ask for repair and recall paperwork before deciding.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 40 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 83 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge Dynasty. 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Brakes27 33%
- Engine cooling11 13%
- Steering10 12%
- Electrical system6 7.2%
- Air bags5 6.0%
- Fuel system5 6.0%
- Body and structure4 4.8%
- Suspension4 4.8%
- Equipment3 3.6%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (3), Exterior lighting (1), Interior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Dynasty. While driving 40 MPH the brakes failed. He had to shift the vehicle into neutral to decelerate. The manufacturer advised the contact that recall# 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti-lock was repaired with the previous owner which made him ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10285220, filed 2009-09, 180,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Transmission is going out, causing vehicle to vibrate, and loss of power. Vehicle is not pulling properly. While shifting from first gear to second gear the vehicle vibrates.”
NHTSA complaint #834561, filed 1999-02Engine cooling: “The vehicle would stall out for no reason. Vehicle can be restarted after waiting a while, at least 5-10 minutes. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that the problem could not be located or repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #843586, filed 1999-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 93,900 and 170,669 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 1993 Dodge Dynasty. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
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 Dynasty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Dynasty FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Dynasty FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 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
- 96V099000Jun 13, 1996Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Dodge Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993, Imperial 1990–1993 +7 more
The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Recall details for the 1993 Dodge Dynasty → · 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 Dynasty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 83 | 98,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 144 | 114,214 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 108 | 98,734 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 55 | 60,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 55 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Dynasty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Dynasty?
Owners of this model year most often describe trouble with the brakes, especially the anti-lock system, and with the automatic transmission — hard or erratic shifting, slipping, and lurching. The issues reported most often: ABS pump motor / brake assist failure; Transmission hard shifting, slipping and lurching; Forward lunge or unexpected acceleration.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Dodge Dynasty have?
NHTSA recorded 83 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge Dynasty as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Dodge Dynasty is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 27 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 22.
Has the 1993 Dodge Dynasty 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 Dynasty get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Dodge Dynasty (Dynasty, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Dodge Dynasty reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 93,900 and 170,669 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.