IllustrationWHILE DRIVING SMELT FUMES AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
1991 Dodge Dynasty
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1991 Dodge Dynasty do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 8 of 108 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports4 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
108 reportsCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO TURN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AND A HIT POLE AND BUILDING. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND …
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO TURN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AND A HIT POLE AND BUILDING. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONSUMER HAD FACE AND CHEST INJURIES. *YH
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
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL INJECTION TUBE. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE FUEL STARTED POURING OUT. ALSO, HAD STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NO RECALLS, AND TO CALL NHTSA. *AK
PROBLEM WITH CHILD SAFETY SEAT. I HAVE THE FISHER PRICE STAY IN VIEW. WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED TO RELEASE THE SEAT FROM THE BASE, ONE OF THE MECHANISMS WON'T RETRACT ALLOWING YOU TO RELEASE THE SEAT. I HAVE INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN ROAD FELT LIKE FRONT END WAS FALLING OUT AND STARTED JURKING. TURNED AROUND, HAD TO KEEP PRESSURE ON TRANSMISSION. PAID $1600.00 TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACE.
CAR WOULD NOT START BECAUSE COMPUTER WENT INTO SECURITY MODE (WHILE PARKED), SHUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY, ALTHOUGH CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM. COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH AN O.E.M. COMPUTER DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUCH RANDOM OCCURRANCES, AT MY EXPENSE OF OVER $500 PLUS TOWING CHARGE AND INCONVENIENCE. *A…
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CAR WOULD NOT START BECAUSE COMPUTER WENT INTO SECURITY MODE (WHILE PARKED), SHUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY, ALTHOUGH CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM. COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH AN O.E.M. COMPUTER DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUCH RANDOM OCCURRANCES, AT MY EXPENSE OF OVER $500 PLUS TOWING CHARGE AND INCONVENIENCE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS HIT BY A CART AND DENTED THE DOOR, CONSUMER SAW ANOTHER CART HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DESIGN OF VEHICLES TODAY ARE WEAK COMPARED TO THE OLDER ONES. *SLC
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGES CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ALL OVER ENGINE. SPILLED FUEL COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
THE FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING FROM TWO SPOTS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A MECHANIC AFTER OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP FOR HEAVY GAS FUMES. THE VEHICLE IS BEING HELD AT THE BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Official recalls
596V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jun 13, 1996
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
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.
91V191000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Nov 1, 1991
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
91V004000 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
Oct 2, 1991
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
Remedy: THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
91V122000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Jul 11, 1991
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
90V162000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Sep 4, 1990
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA95016 · Abs Braking Malfunction
Opened May 26, 1995 · Closed Jun 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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