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 $0 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 32 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

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$54,454

0.91 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$54,454

0.91 $/mi

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.

Oil & filter change

8.0 hrs$14,880 / 5yr

Tire rotation

2.0 hrs$2,400 / 5yr

Wiper blades

3.0 hrs$1,920 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

4.0 hrs$1,875 / 5yr

Automatic Transmission Failure (A413/A670 3-Speed)

— hrs$1,625 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

8.0 hrs$1,235 / 5yr

PCV valve

8.0 hrs$1,220 / 5yr

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

— hrs$1,105 / 5yr

Fuel filter

2.5 hrs$810 / 5yr

Front brake pads

2.0 hrs$760 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

2.0 hrs$740 / 5yr

Differential fluid

2.0 hrs$680 / 5yr

Camshaft Wear (2.2L Turbo)

— hrs$665 / 5yr

Engine air filter

2.0 hrs$660 / 5yr

Timing belt service

8.0 hrs$640 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

2.0 hrs$630 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

8.0 hrs$504 / 5yr

Coolant flush

3.0 hrs$500 / 5yr

12V battery

2.0 hrs$500 / 5yr

Power steering flush

2.5 hrs$395 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

8.0 hrs$387 / 5yr

Clutch and Flywheel Issues (Manual Transmission)

— hrs$385 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

8.0 hrs$313 / 5yr

Spark plugs

1.5 hrs$305 / 5yr

Oxygen sensor

3.0 hrs$285 / 5yr

Water pump

3.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

Fuel System Clogging and Pump Failure

— hrs$175 / 5yr

Thermostat

3.0 hrs$172 / 5yr

Harmonic Balancer Separation

— hrs$166 / 5yr

Alternator

2.0 hrs$150 / 5yr

Ignition coil

1.5 hrs$122 / 5yr

Starter motor

2.0 hrs$100 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

1 open

Open NHTSA Recalls

1 open

Fluid Capacities

Dodge Daytona

brake · Mopar DOT 4 Brake Fluid

coolant10.00 qt · Mopar OAT Coolant (Purple)

engine_oil5.00 qt · Mopar 5W-20 Synthetic Blend

power_steering1.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4

transmission_auto10.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4

washer3.50 qt · Windshield Washer Fluid

Dodge Daytona

brake · Mopar DOT 4 Brake Fluid

coolant10.00 qt · Mopar OAT Coolant (Purple)

engine_oil5.50 qt · Mopar 5W-20 Synthetic Blend

power_steering1.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4

transmission_auto10.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4

washer3.50 qt · Windshield Washer Fluid

The Verdict

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.