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1993 Dodge Daytona Base 5MT

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1993 Dodge Daytona – exterior Unverified
Photo: Dodge Daytona (3749782860) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Daytona (1984–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Dodge Daytona (3749782860) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9340205624) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S (9336079105) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Chrysler "Dodge" Daytona by Txemari. (Navarra)., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 87-91 Dodge Daytona rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Dodge Daytona Base 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,373 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,373 ($25,579 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L Chrysler K I4
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower100 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Dodge Daytona 2-DR. HB.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1993 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

19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Dodge DAYTONA

Owner Complaints

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Dodge DAYTONA (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Hydraulic2
Seat Belts2
Seats2
Service Brakes2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 29, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HE PULLED OVER ONTO THE BERM WHERE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES, AS A RESULT THERE WAS HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END…”
Sep 1, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS”
Apr 4, 2000 · Power Train
“I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. DODGE HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND NOW IT IS GOING ON ITS THIRD. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT…”
Mar 27, 2000 · Suspension
“THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-215 CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALERS TOOLS USED FOR THIS REPAIR WAS BROKEN THEREFORE THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE MADE.”
Jan 20, 1999 · Power Train
“AS I WAS BACKING SLOWLY IN MY DRIVEWAY, MY CAR STOPPED AS IF I STUCK IT IN NEUTRAL. AT THAT POINT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I CALLED UP REEDMAN AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CHECKED. CHRYLSER…”

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 1993 DODGE DAYTONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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