The 1991 Dodge Dynasty has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 674,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC96V0990001996-06-13321,000 affected
Defect
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91V1910001991-11-0180,000 affected
Defect
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
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.
VISIBILITY91V0040001991-10-02125,000 affected
Defect
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
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.
SEAT BELTS91V1220001991-07-11130,000 affected
Defect
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
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC90V1620001990-09-0418,000 affected
Defect
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
19
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I smelled a strong order of gas when driving, when I checked under the hood there was a constant dripping fro the fuel rail supplying the fuel injectors...first , it was a small dripping on the front valve cover and after 2-3 months its a strong continuous dripping filling up the valve cover…”
“Leakage of fuel at the fuel rail connections, above the valve covers, which drains onto the manifold and could start a fire. I am told it will cost over $700 to replace the parts which cannot be bought anywhere else. *tr”
“Abs anti-lock system warning light goes on at times, then off other times. Followed by abs anti-lock system functions to fail totally reduced brakes to stop vehicle by 95% used parking brake to achieve stop. *tr”
“Purchased said vehicle in sept. 2006 used. Was just driving at posted speed limits in a community area of phoenix, when all of a sudden a loud clacking noise started as I pulled up to my designation, so I turned off the motor, lifted the hood and immediately noticed that the tension pulley had…”
“For the third time within a 3 year period my car will start and run for about 2 seconds and turn off, I had it towed and the mechanics would replaced the main computer, or say they did, and charge me a great deal of money. I searched recently on the internet to see if others have had the same…”
“Both rear set belts have trouble being pulled out. They seem to get stuck and cannot be used. This could result in serious injury or death to rear passengers. I have yet to fix the problem. *jb”
“Purchased vehicle used oct. 2006. Near mint condition. Power everything & everything functions perfect. Vehicle emissions perfect. Approx. 4 days after final registration was switched, plated, & insured, I hopped onto the freeway, doing about 65 mph. When suddenly in a matter of seconds, I was…”
“1991 dodge dynasty, 3.3l engine. Fuel rail leaking, at crossover tube connection. Fuel leaking down onto vavle cover, which then leaked onto hot exhaust manifold. Minor fire, but thank god I was in my driveway when I smelled the fuel. Opening the hood revealed the small fire that started. The…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA95016 Opened 1995-05-26 · closed 1996-06-24
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Dodge Dynasty as of
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