1991 Dodge Dynasty Base
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: Dodge-Dynasty-Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Dodge Dynasty by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Dodge Dynasty 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 93 Dodge Dynasty (14507608586) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge-Dynasty-Side-View by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Dodge Dynasty Base is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,705 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Dynasty measures 192.0 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,996 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,705 ($37,475 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Chrysler I4 SOHC |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Throttle body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,996 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Dodge Dynasty Base 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 | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge DYNASTY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 13, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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 REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
NHTSA campaign 96V099000
Nov 1, 1991 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 91V191000
Oct 2, 1991 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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.
NHTSA campaign 91V004000
Jul 11, 1991 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
NHTSA campaign 91V122000
Sep 4, 1990 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
NHTSA campaign 90V162000
109 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge DYNASTY
Owner Complaints
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge DYNASTY (6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 23 |
| Gasoline | 23 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Hydraulic | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
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 1991 DODGE DYNASTY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.