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1993 Dodge Daytona ES V6 4AT

The 1993 Dodge Daytona ES V6 4AT is a 141-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,517 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 141 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,517 ($28,152 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L Mitsubishi V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower141 hp
ValvetrainSOHC
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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