We found the following complaints for DODGE DYNASTY (1993)
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Short driver complains that because of height, must sit close to steering wheel which poses a safety hazard should airbag deploy.
False deployment of air bag, causing bruise on driver's face.
Other: air bag warning light illuminated.
The clock spring failed.nlm
Air bag warning light stays on at all times.
Electrical system repaired.
Consumers mechanic recommended starter replacement but now the car is making alot of noise when shut off and the consumer smells a strong burning smell, consumer concered of the possibility of fire.nlm
Battery failed eight times. *sd
The battery and starter failed.nlm
There is an electrical problemin the vehicle because when consumer startsvehicle it hestitates and wont start; like there is no contact or something, if we shut off radio or move adjustable steering wheel position, then it will take off and run.
The battery and starter failed.nlm
The actuator assembly was replaced due to noise. However, the abs light continues to come on due to a loose wire.
When warming the vehicle up the vehicle will overheat, causing the consumer to lose power,and there is a smell coming from the vehicle.
The plastic bottle housing the winterizing fluid developed a crack which caused the fluid to leak onto the consumers garage.nlm
Notice noise coming from engine compartment, due to belt tensioner fractured, replace belt 3 times.tt
Bolts loose on engine mount could have resulted in engine falling out.tt
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.
While driving at any speed, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Cause unknown.
While driving at any speed lost power. When shifting from first to second the vehicle is vibrating and jerking. Dealer.can't find the problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Serpentine belt replaced. *sd
Tensioner belt has come off twice, resulting in steering ability.tt
The serpentine belt and tensioner failed while driving.nlm
Serpentine belt tensioner failed. *sd
The a/c condensor failed.nlm
Consumer stated that the air conditioner fails repeatedly for the same type of problem after it was fixed.*yd
Air conditioner repaired.
Consumer stated that the air conditioner fails repeatedly for the same type of problem after it was fixed.*yd
The radio shorted out.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle stalls intermittently. *dh
Fuel pump problems. Fuel pump has been replaced twice on vehicle. First time because of noise, on 10/5/94at 2,923 miles. Second time on 3/30 /97, at 7, 879. Not sure why pump was replaced at that time.dealer stated that pump had gone bad.
Gas line from tank to fuel filter rubs on framing, thus wearing a hole in the line, resulting in a leak.
Defective fuel injectors, causing vehicle to jerk/lunge.
The fuel tank sending unit failed causing the fuel gauge to fluctuate.nlm
Courtesy light mounted above rear view mirror can interfere with driver's vision. *dsh
While driving at any speed lost power. When shifting from first to second the vehicle is vibrating and jerking. Dealer.can't find the problem.
In less than 55000 miles the transmission went out.tt
Transmission was grinding at only 60,000 miles.had transmission completely rebuilt and updated.now at 107,000 miles it shifts hard and slips badly.
While driving and exiting on a ramp vehicle stopped accelerating. Consumer felt vehiclecould have been rear ended.
Transmission failed. *sd
While driving at 70mph transmission engaged two gears at once, due to planetary gear failure, without application. Mechanic has fixed.
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.
Transmission failed 3 times due to not shifting to highest gear. *sd
Transmission failed 5 times. *sd
When brakes are applied, transmission still thrust forward.had fixed before.tt
Transmission slipped 3 times.
Transmission is going out, causing vehicle to vibrate, and loss of power. Vehicle is not pulling properly. Whileshifting from first gear to second gear the vehicle vibrates.
Transmission failure. *sd
While decelerating primarily at lower speeds, transmission would bump forward or even 0r even lurch forward.
The transmission solenoid pack and transmission control module failed.nlm
Transmission cooling line leaks. *sd
Transmission solenoid replaced. *sd
Rear axle is rubbing against a fuel line which may cause a fuel leak and result in a fire.common problem.please provide further information.
Transaxle failed.
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.
Consumer states transmission failed.
The transmission failed.
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.
Was unable to stop vehicle at redlight
The actuator assembly was replaced due to noise. However, the abs light continues to come on due to a loose wire.
Electronic transmission; braking system in combination with transmission experience downshifts/bump or vehicle would lunge forward.tt
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor.vehicle continued to accelerate.consumerpulled over into a ditch in order to stop.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the abs braking system unit needed replacement.consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.
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.
Consumer received recall notification (96v099000) consumer states ever since recall there has been nothing but problems with brake system from the abs light going on and off, not being able to come to a complete stop before finally pressing brakes completly to the floor, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected and was advised that the accumulator went out which is low pressure and consumer was advised that this problem was not included in warranty.
Brakes is my prroblem.
With no warning, abs motor went out, causing vehicle to lose power. Also, itwas 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.
Anti-lock brake relay and switch accumulator failed, causing loss of control (other vehicle from 489621).
Abs system failure, replaced the abs system.tt
Steering wheel lockup while driving, dealer can not locate the problem, also experience long stopping distance, abs system.tt
Antilock brakes failed.
The abs system when activated causes the vehicle to buck foreward and also increased stopping distances. Please describe.
Abs system continually in for repairs, not able to rectify failures/problems, recall performed however abs system is still faulty, grabbing and lock up for no reason.*mjs
Anti-lock brakes: recall for anti-lock brakes in 1996. Had the recall work done. One year later the problemhas reoccurred. Brake light comes on and when applying the braks,they malfunction. Vehicle is constantly in for repairs.
Recall 99v099000concerning abs system failure.consumer took vehicle into dealer to be repaired and was charged.
Abs anti-lock come on when start the car drive for a couple of block it go off .tt
Recall on abs brakes, dealer had to order a special part.
The contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the pump motor assembly was making a noise while driving. He was advised that the abs, pump motor assembly and the brake actuator piston were the primary cause of the failure. A local mechanic advised him that recall 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulicantilock seemed to be directly related to the failure. An authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and offered no assistance. The manufacturer advised her that the repair was performed previously and would not repair the vehicle again under the recall. The contact referenced the lifetime coverage of the parts on the recall notice but the manufacturer denied it. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 94,782 and the failure mileage was approximately 93,900. Updated 01/15/10. *ljupdated 01/19/10.
Defective anti-lock brakes (attorney for client). *dsh
The abs system went out. The motor went and there were no brakes present. Ttwhile approaching a hill and curve, consumer applied brakes, however pedal was hard and would not move, dealer replaced abs pump.
Defective anti-lock brakes (attorney for client). *dsh
While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge.mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times.however, the problem recurred. Consumer was driving on city streets going less than 20 mph and was able to ditch in off roadway medians or drainage ditch with no damage to vehicle or property.*tc
Experiencing intermittent extended stopping distance and vibration.tt
The brakes seem th shimmy when going down hill and they also skid. Please describe.
Vehicle brake system malfunctioned causing extended stopping distance which may result in an accident.dealer replace the braking system.problem is reoccurring.
Damage cost is an approximation.accident was reported to my insurance company. No safety defect stated in summary.
Master cylinder leaked fluid due to broken hydraulic control unit.
Steering clock spring replaced. *sd
Steering wheel lockup while driving, dealer can not locate the problem, also experience long stopping distance, abs system.tt
Leakage in power steering hose could result in steering lockup.
Power steering belt tensioner failed. *dsh
Steering belt tensioner split/fell apart while driving.
Power steering belt tensioner fractures had to replace pe95-012.tt
While driving, noticed clicking noise, upon inspection found power steering belt tensioner had cracked.
Power steering belt tensioner came off while driving; caused loss of steering control; belt put back on once before, half off again.tt
There is a noise coming from the steering consumer thinks its the steering belt tensioner took to dealer couldn't find problem #pe95-012 .tt
#pe95-012 the power steering belt tensioner broke .tt
Power steering belt tensioner came off while driving; caused loss of steering control; belt put back on once before, half off again.tt
Tensioner belt replaced. *sd
While driving, black plastic strip goes between window and door flew off along highway; notice strip was loose while washing car, snapped back in place.tt
Doors that wont stay shut could be a major safety issue for passengers.*nlm****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760767
Three out of four doors have cracks that dealership failed to examine due to vehicle being out of warranty. Please describe details.
The driver's side door panel became loose, the left rear panel was loose and the right rear door panel is cracked.nlm
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.
Both front struts began to leak, the front end of the vehicle also vibrates.nlm
Vehicle shakes very hard when you accelerate, cannot find the problem.tt
Macpherson struts leak. *sd
Both front struts began to leak, the front end of the vehicle also vibrates.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Sudden acceleration.tt
While driving out a parking lot vehicle accelerated unexpectedly,causing a rear end collision. At that pointoccupant hadfoot on the brakes, but thenvehicle reversed unexpectedly and accelerated.occupant had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop.please provide further information and vin#.
While depressinggas pedal vehiclewill slow down instead of accelerating thanvehicle would stall out. At the same time consumernoticed smoke coming from engine carpartment.consumer has contacted dealer, but dealer couldn't find cause.please provide further information.
Windshield has small pit marks between the glass, creating poor visibility.
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