We found the following complaints for DODGE DYNASTY (1989)
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01mar99: had parked & left vehicle idling. Returnedheard noise.arrived home & noticed heavy smoke. Vehicle caught fire under hood. Fire dept arrived & extinguisehd the flames.informed consumer that itwasan electrical problem under hood. Had happeneded again on may 11,y99. Same problem & fire. Also,sometimes hard to start vehicle.replaced battery & starter before fires. Each time had worked for a while & then failed.
During vehicle operationsmell of burning rubber and smoke was noticed coming from under the hoodbecause the alternator was on fire.
Within two years the engine controller has failed, resulting in all power, including brakes and steering becoming nonfunctional. On second occurrence, owner almost struck a child in parking lot due to power loss. Body controller also continues to go out.
01mar99: had parked & left vehicle idling. Returnedheard noise.arrived home & noticed heavy smoke. Vehicle caught fire under hood. Fire dept arrived & extinguisehd the flames.informed consumer that itwasan electrical problem under hood. Had happeneded again on may 11,y99. Same problem & fire. Also,sometimes hard to start vehicle.replaced battery & starter before fires. Each time had worked for a while & then failed.
Consumer was traveling about 15mph onhighway andnoticed a smell coming from underneathvehicle.he was able to pull over and liftedhood, andbattery was on fire.dealershipwas aware of problem.
01mar99: had parked & left vehicle idling. Returnedheard noise.arrived home & noticed heavy smoke. Vehicle caught fire under hood. Fire dept arrived & extinguisehd the flames.informed consumer that itwasan electrical problem under hood. Had happeneded again on may 11,y99. Same problem & fire. Also,sometimes hard to start vehicle.replaced battery & starter before fires. Each time had worked for a while & then failed.
Smoke from dashboard/ drivers side, #14 fuse is open. Replaced pink/black wire from fuse panel to headlight switch.. #14 switch continues to open intermittantly. Replaced all parking/tail lamps. Fuse continues to open intermittantly. Checked license plate lamps, found (l) lamp socket shorted. Lamp socket broken down into a sticky gooey substance that disintegrated onto my fingers, only base of socket remained intact. Disconnected base of socket from circuit. #14 fuse stopped opening.
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.
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.
Radiator failed.
Engine valve cover gasket failed, causing oil to leak.
Consumer was never notified of recall 89v237 of the valve cover gasket.nlm
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. *lj updated 06/29/10 the camshaft had to be replaced. Updated 07/06/10.
Camshaft seal replaced. *sd
I thought chrysler was to repair their cost? note: repairwork indicated, for failed valve cover gasket .nhtsa recall idnumber # 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.
Rocker arm gasket repaired due to crack. *sd
Engine valve cover has dislocated, causing the engine oil to leak at the gasket. Recall # 05150021. Dealer has no information on this recall. This is the same identical problem stated in the recall descripition.
The enginehead gaskets have gone bad, causing a leak in the compartment and outside on the engine. Dealer has not been contacted.
The head gasket valve cover dislocated, causing an oil leak whichcould result in a fire.
Have been told that there was a recall issued on engine head gaskets, but did not find it on your site. Recall 89v27.
Engine valve cover/gaskets failed, causing oil leak.
When driving the vehicle, the consumer smelled oil burning and there was an oil leakage. Vehicle sounded like it was trying to cut off.
Engine valve cover gasket leaks oil out of oil sensor; causes rapid loss of oil.tt
Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park.serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. Station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary.drove vehicle home(5 miles) and parked.vehicle responded marginally to transmission fluid change, but stalled upon slowing to stop or turn.engine appears to be free-floating in compartment, and resulting misalignment causes frequent stalling.
Vehicle experienced engine fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
Manual information does not have information on what oil to use on the hood cover.
Replaced fuel pump twice.tt
Gas tank came apart at seam; smelled gas for about 2 weeks; filled tank, noticed gas leaking out.tt
Key holes in doors failed.
Replaced transmission twice.
Transmission severely worn, causing vehicle to jerk. *dsh
Automatic transmission; while driving highway speed, system failed w/slowing in speed. Please describe details.tt
Dealer put new transmission and still having problem with gear slicking.tt
The transmission was replaced .tt
While traveling transmission seemed to halt unexpectedly, losing the top gear. I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, paid over $100.00 for said inspection and they recommended replacement at $3200.00they neglected to inform me of the many recalls on this transmission, and would not help me. (dealer: bellevue dodge, bellevue wa.
When vehicle was put in drive the vehicle felt like it was in neutral, and it made clunking noises. Dealer said transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission went out, dealer replaced for free, 12,000 miles later, gone out again.tt
Replaced transmission three times.8ak
Transmission replaced. *sd
Transmission failed twice.
Transmission replaced. *sd
Electronic transmission problems.
Ultra drive transmission failed, replacement serviced ten times. *dh
Transmission constantly slips, unable to correct problem.
Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park.serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. Station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary.drove vehicle home(5 miles) and parked.vehicle responded marginally to transmission fluid change, but stalled upon slowing to stop or turn.engine appears to be free-floating in compartment, and resulting misalignment causes frequent stalling.
Auto-transmission; while driving, transmission failed dropping into lower gear w/no warning @ highway speed. Please describe details.tt
Transmision went at 45,000 mile need to be replace.tt
Transmission is sticking out of gear car hesitates .ttconsumer also states vehicle jumps and jerks when accelerating after a stop.
Gear shift failed.
Rear axle failed while driving at 20 mph.vehicle was towed toanindependent repair shop. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under manufacturer'srecall.
While driving about 20 mph, all of a suddenrear end dropped down to the ground. Vehicle was towed to owner's home. A mechanic has looked atvehicle ,and found that rear axle cracked and twisted. Please provide any further information.
A604 transaxle was designed defectively with a number of snap rings that wear out/break.
While driving & parking in the driveway, vehicle shifted gears by itself.please describe.
Driver's seat belt is broken, rear seat belt in middle is broken. Please describe details.tt
Plastic piece inside release buttion mechanism will not disengage,causing fastner to stick.
Middle lap belt becomes loose due to movement of the passenger.tt
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedalto be "hard," and have extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.*ml
Consumer complained about brake failure while driving. The brakes failed to stopvehicle when the pedal was depressed. Consumer had to pull into a parking lot and coast to a complete stop.upon inspection of the brake pads and lines by the dealership they were fine.dealership noticed metal shaving in the brake fluid, andbrake pump malfunctioned.
Abs brake system failed, resulting in 60% failure.tt
The abs system fails. Please explain.tt
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Replaced brakes 4 times.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal becomeshard.excessive pressure is needed to gain vehicle's control. Vehicle diagnosed,defective master cylinder and computer caused failure.please send repair information.
Steering column failed.
Consumer was driving there was no power steering.
Vehicle fire due to leak in the power steering hose.
Rack/pinion assembly failed. *dh
Power steering hose makes noise when turning; needs replacement of rack andpinion.
Automatic door locks fail in wet weather.
The left outer tie rod end separated and caused loss of steering.
Strut assembly mount bearing failed.
Shocks/struts failed.
Heater failed, causing defroster tofail/windshield to fog up, reducing visibility.
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