The 1989 Dodge Dynasty has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 634,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Vehicle has been leaking oil from gasket into ac compressor, we have replaced it twice and it still leaks. Researching online there is a recall for it 89v237000 that describes the problem exactly. I called the dealership, who researched my vin and said that my vehicle is unaffected. I would assume…”
“Vehicle has been leaking oil from gasket into ac compressor, we have replaced it twice and it still leaks. Researching online there is a recall for it 89v237000 that describes the problem exactly. I called the dealership, who researched my vin and said that my vehicle is unaffected. I would assume…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 dodge dynasty. The contact stated he noticed oil leaking form the vehicle while the engine was shut off. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve cover gasket was replaced. The repair did…”
“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…”
“Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park. Serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. Station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary. Drove…”
“Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park. Serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. Station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary. Drove…”
“Consumer was traveling about 15mph on highway and noticed a smell coming from underneath vehicle. He was able to pull over and lifted hood, and battery was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”
“While traveling transmission seemed to halt unexpectedly, losing the top gear. I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, paid over $100.00 for said inspection and they recommended replacement at $3200.00 they neglected to inform me of the many recalls on this transmission, and would not…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Dodge Dynasty as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.