1990 Dodge DYNASTY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 31 complaints (32.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 25.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 22.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 15; 1996: 1; 2000: 5; 2001: 5; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10027093 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 099 000, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10027093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057716 · 2004-02-09 (February 9, 2004)
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. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10365782 · 2010-11-15 (November 15, 2010)
TL* 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 *BF UPDATEED 11/22/11 *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10365782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483034 · 1995-08-16 (August 16, 1995)
TRANSMISSION STICKS IN IST AND 3RD GEARS/FAILS TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE/DOWNSHIFTS FROM THIRD OR 4TH GEAR INTO 1ST/OVERDRIVE INTO 2ND GEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500041 · 1995-12-07 (December 7, 1995)
POWER STEERING FAILED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785808 · 2001-12-05 (December 5, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL RAIL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKS FUEL ON THE ENGINE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785808 at NHTSA ↗