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1989 Dodge Dynasty

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.

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Limited mileage data: 3 of 55 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.

  • Power Train. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports5 fire reports1 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

8 reports
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100,000 miles · Apr 14, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE PADS AND LINES BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE FINE. DEALERSHIP NOTICED METAL SHAVING IN THE BRAKE FLUID, AND BR…

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CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE PADS AND LINES BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE FINE. DEALERSHIP NOTICED METAL SHAVING IN THE BRAKE FLUID, AND BRAKE PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10067153

Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE "HARD," AND HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #855784

Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #513752

Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GAIN VEHICLE'S CONTROL. VEHICLE DIAGNOSED, DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER AND COMPUTER CAUSED FAILURE. PLEASE SEND REPAIR INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #806609

Mileage unknown · May 15, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkagesPower Train

STEERING COLUMN FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #504566

Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 1995
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING HOSE MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING; NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #967947

Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI #966997

Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN 60% FAILURE. TT

NHTSA ODI #966295

Official recalls

1

89V237000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Dec 27, 1989

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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

1

PE89036 · Transmission Downshifting

Opened Jan 9, 1989 · Closed Jan 31, 1989

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train

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