1990 Dodge Daytona Shelby 5MT
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- Photo: Dodge Daytona (3749782860) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9340205624) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9336079105) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler "Dodge" Daytona by Txemari. (Navarra)., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 87-91 Dodge Daytona rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Dodge Daytona Shelby 5MT is a 174-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,749 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 174 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,749 ($36,675 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L Turbo II I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 174 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Dodge Daytona Shelby 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAYTONA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Apr 25, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.
Consequence: AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.
NHTSA campaign 90V080000
Dec 27, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
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.
NHTSA campaign 89V237000
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAYTONA
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAYTONA (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 DODGE DAYTONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.