1984 Dodge Daytona Problems and Recalls (2 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 1984 Dodge Daytona is Unclassified NHTSA leftover (100% of 2 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Unclassified NHTSA leftover — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 2 complaints · 2 recalls

What problems show up on the 1984 Dodge Daytona?

2 of 2 filings named Unclassified NHTSA leftover (100% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

This snapshot lists no safety recalls for this year. That is not a clean bill of health. Still check the VIN at nhtsa.gov.

The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.

What owners reported

System named most often: Unclassified NHTSA leftover 2 complaints · 100.0% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 1
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 1
  • Deaths 1
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Unclassified NHTSA leftover appears in 2 of 2 owner complaints (100.0%) in this vehicle snapshot. Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 2 complaints, 100.0% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 1 crash reports 2 · 100.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 2 100.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 1996; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 1984. 1996-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2000-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jan 1984 Apr 2008 Recall campaign 84V008000 ◆ Recall campaign 84V008000 Recall campaign 08E033000 ◆ Recall campaign 08E033000 Investigation PE86078 ● Investigation PE86078 Investigation PE89016 ● Investigation PE89016 Investigation EA89014 ● Investigation EA89014
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
1996-Q2 Owner reports 1
2000-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 84V008000
Recall campaign 1 08E033000
Defect investigation 1 PE86078
Defect investigation 1 PE89016
Defect investigation 1 EA89014
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (2)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

  1. Recall campaign 08E033000

    Safety recall 08E033000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
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  2. Recall campaign 84V008000

    Safety recall 84V008000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    Not available in the source record
    Remedy:
    INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 2 of 2 complaints · page 1 of 1
2000-07-25Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 725964
CrashFireInjuryDeath
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
1996-06-03Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 985134
CrashFireInjuryDeath
FRONT DRIVES BUCKET SEAT BROKE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. *AK

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 1984 Dodge Daytona?

Owners named Unclassified NHTSA leftover most often — 2 of 2 reports (100%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 1984 Dodge Daytona?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. This snapshot lists none, which is not a clean bill of health. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 1984 Dodge Daytona?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. This bucket is a filing leftover, not a diagnosis. Read the owner text below instead of treating it as a part name. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.

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