1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Turbo 5MT
All photo credits
- 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 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Turbo 5MT is a 152-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,440 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 152 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,440 ($31,133 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L High-Torque Turbo I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 152 hp |
| Torque | 210 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 | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Turbo 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAYTONA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 12, 1993 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE WELDING ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN SHEET METAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence: THE IMPROPERLY WELDED AREAS COULD CAUSE BODY PANELFLEXING AND SHEET METAL CRACKING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE,COMPROMISING THE VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION CAPABILITY. THIS COULD INCREASE THELIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISIONACCIDENT.
Remedy: SECURE THE FLOOR PAN TO THE FRONT FRAME RAILS BY BOLTING BOTH FRAME RAILS TO THE FLOOR PAN.
NHTSA campaign 93V114000
Feb 14, 1992 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
NHTSA campaign 92V015000
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAYTONA
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAYTONA (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
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 1992 DODGE DAYTONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.