Which is cheaper to maintain, the Dodge Daytona or the Dodge Daytona?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Dodge Daytona is cheaper to maintain — about $1,900 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 2.2L I4 Turbo and the 3.0L V6?

Across 31 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Dodge Daytona or Dodge Daytona?

The Dodge Daytona has 1 open NHTSA recall. The Dodge Daytona has 1 open recall. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1993 Dodge Daytona vs 1993 Dodge Daytona — Labor Times, Costs & Recalls

Specifications

Year

1993

Engine

2.2L I4 Turbo

3.0L V6

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

224hp

141hp

Torque

217lb-ft

171lb-ft

0–60 mph

6.8s

9.8s

Quarter Mile

15.2s @ 90 mph

17.3s @ 80 mph

Top Speed

137 mph

118 mph

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

MPG · City

17.5

MPG · Highway

25.5

MPG · Combined

20.5

Curb Weight

2,850 lb

2,950 lb

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

5-Year Maintenance

$30,676

0.51 $/mi

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$28,776

0.48 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEDodge Daytona — Saves you $1,900 over 5 years (6% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Automatic Transmission Failure (A413/A670 3-Speed)

— hrs$1,625 / 5yr

Oil & filter change

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

Head Gasket Failure (2.2L Turbo & 2.5L I4)

— hrs$1,105 / 5yr

Camshaft Wear (2.2L Turbo)

— hrs$665 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr

Timing belt service

5.0 hrs$460 / 5yr

Clutch and Flywheel Issues (Manual Transmission)

— hrs$385 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Spark plugs

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

Fuel System Clogging and Pump Failure

— hrs$175 / 5yr

Water pump

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Coolant flush

0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr

Harmonic Balancer Separation

— hrs$166 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

Alternator

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.4 hrs$80 / 5yr

Ignition coil

0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr

Thermostat

0.8 hrs$56 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

1 open

Open NHTSA Recalls

1 open

Fluid Capacities

Dodge Daytona

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake0.50 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant9.00 qt · MS-7170

engine_oil5.00 qt · API SG

power_steering1.60 qt · MS-5931

transmission_auto9.00 qt · Chrysler 7176

washer2.50 qt · Windshield washer solvent

Dodge Daytona

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake0.50 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant9.50 qt · ASTM D3306

engine_oil4.50 qt · API SG or higher

power_steering1.50 qt · MS-5931

transmission_auto9.10 qt · Chrysler MS-7176E (ATF+3) or MS-9602 (ATF+4)

washer2.00 qt · Windshield washer fluid

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

1993 Dodge Daytona

3.0L V6

Dodge Daytona is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$1,900 over 5 years)

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

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