1989 Dodge Daytona
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1989 Dodge Daytona.
Recalls on the 1989 Dodge Daytona
Suspension
THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353.
Engine and engine cooling: engine
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Service brakes: pads
THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND…
Source: NHTSA
What 40 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1989 Dodge Daytona at a glance
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 3-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1989 Dodge Daytona?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 1989 Dodge Daytona with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1989 Dodge Daytona reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1989 Dodge Daytona?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1989 Dodge Daytona listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.