1992 Dodge DYNASTY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
105 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
114,214 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 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 23 of 105 complaints (21.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 31 | 29.5% |
| Steering behavior | 25 | 23.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 10.5% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 5.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 23 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 12 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 23; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 16; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 12; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4
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 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 99 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 | 54 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 54; 1996: 19; 2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 10; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 25 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001751 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES INCLUDING MINOR CONCUSSION. *TT *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002207 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002207 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002208 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002209 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002210 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LEAKS GAS ON TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002500 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)
WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY STRAPS ON GAS TANK BROKE OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024729 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE SECOND GEAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030310 · 2003-07-29 (July 29, 2003)
MY FRIEND AND I HAVE CARS THAT DODGE MADE. MY IS THE 1992 DYNASTY AND HER IS THE 1993 DODGE VAN. WELL THIS YEAR WE BOTH STARTING GETTING LEAKS IN OUR FUEL RAIL WHICH WE WERE TOLD THAT DODGE KNEW AND THAT THEY RECALLED SOME BUT NOT ON THE DYNASTY AND ONLY SOME VANS. I FEEL THAT IF THIS IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM THEN THEY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIXING OF THE PROBLEM AND NOT US. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF THIS PUTTING ALL OF US IN DANGER IN THE CAR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030310 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1992-02-14 (February 14, 1992)
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Reported: 1996-06-13 (June 13, 1996)
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗