1993 Plymouth Duster Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Plymouth Duster, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Husband driving noticed smoke in glove compartment, opened up & noticed flames, stopped vehicle, opened door and saw real heavy & black smoke, vehicle became engulfed in flames, fire dept arrived & put flames out. Was towed. Insurance co. Notified.”
NHTSA complaint #807680, filed 1997-02“The motor mounts was replaced (15) months ago with 43,000 miles on the vehicle. The vehicle now has 57,000 miles and the motor mounts need replacing again. This vehicle is front wheel drive.”
NHTSA complaint #818239, filed 1997-11Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 40% |
| 1993 | 4 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1993 Plymouth Duster
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Plymouth Duster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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