1990 Dodge Daytona Hatchback from North America - Comments

In almost one years time the fuel pump has gone four times. One time was caused by a defect in the pump. Recently it has gone again. The undercarriage is falling apart and you can see my floor boards. Now the head gasket is going at 132,000 odd miles. What next.

If it wasn't for the stuff that is wrong with it, generally it gets me to point A and then to point B.

I agree. My Daytona sucks also. Nothing but cooling system problems!! Gages don't work half the time!!! Also head gasket has been replaced and may have to be replaced again.

Do you take care of ur car or did you, but it used or was it bought from a personal owner. That might have something to do with it. But then again my dad is a mechanic so my car is always in good machanical condition.

LOL! I'm sorry, but your story is funny. LOL Everyone I know that has a Daytona has had nothing, but problems from the beginning. I think they look good they, I like the design of them and the doors especially. It's too bad Dodge didn't put good engineers on the job to keep they from falling apart. Sure wish I could have one, but I learn from other people not too. Sorry you didn't have much luck.

I, as a 1990 Daytona ES owner believe these cars to be well worth the minor problems that occur from time to time with them. As it is these cars are relatively older, so problems should be expected. Aside from that These cars come stock to haul ass. I am 20 years old and I am going into my second Daytona, So if you happen to think you have a fast car,,,,, Come see me..

To fellow daytona owners, and perspective buyers,

Yes these cars do have their issues, but they are getting long in the tooth. I have 2 one with a t-bar roof and 4 banger and a 1990 with a v-6,with a few upgrades these cars haul butt. as for problems.yes.but I have owned more expensive and fancier cars and had more trouble with them and with many less miles on them as well, these cars are a bargain for their price tag and if you don't neglect them they are a fun car.

We have a 1988 hatchback parked in my front yard and have only had 1 problem, the rear hatch lifts are shot. otherwise we bought for 700$ and haven put 50$ into it it runs like a dream excellent condition just some body work and it will be a dream car.

My first Daytona was an 87 Shelby and my ex-wife wrecked it, my second was an 87 base Daytona and it too was wrecked while parked in front of my house and my third a used 1990 ES which I am trying to restore. You see, I love Daytonas and I believe most cars come with a part that could be perfect from the start or defective from the beginning. That is the part that goes behind the steering wheel and on top of the driver's seat.

My brother owned an '87 Shelby Daytona and I owned an '88. Both were great cars. I traded mine at 100,000 miles in perfect condition. All I ever had to do was replace the warped front brake rotors when the car was new. Chrysler refused to fix it. They are not much on honoring their warranty. My brother drove his 150,000 before trading it for a Mustang GT.

I have always loved the styling of the Daytona and would not mind having another one some day.