1991 Dodge DYNASTY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
98,734 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 70 complaints (17.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 15.7% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 12.9% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 12 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 12; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 62 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 | 37 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 37; 1996: 13; 2000: 2; 2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 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 10022197 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *TT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481219 · 1995-02-06 (February 6, 1995)
CLAMP ON TRANSMISSION HOSE FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BLOW ONTO ENGINE MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN FIRE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484685 · 1995-08-08 (August 8, 1995)
STEERING WHEEL NOISE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963351 · 1995-04-06 (April 6, 1995)
ENTIRE IGNITION SYSTEM SEPARATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219121 · 2008-02-25 (February 25, 2008)
ABS ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AT TIMES, THEN OFF OTHER TIMES. FOLLOWED BY ABS ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS TO FAIL TOTALLY REDUCED BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE BY 95% USED PARKING BRAKE TO ACHIEVE STOP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 91,468 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507721 · 1996-08-20 (August 20, 1996)
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018174 · 2002-09-09 (September 9, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING SMELT FUMES AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967050 · 1995-06-14 (June 14, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8002709 · 2002-01-23 (January 23, 2002)
VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING, DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER, FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER COIL PACK, MAP SENSOR, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED.*SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002709 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972374 · 1995-09-25 (September 25, 1995)
TRANSMISSION,STARTER AND FUEL PUMP WERE REPLACED PURCHASE CAR USED . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972374 at NHTSA ↗