Dodge Spirit Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Dodge Spirit — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Good | — | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1994 | Avoid | 1 | 71 | 6 | 10 | 2 | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1993 | Avoid | — | 76 | 3 | 2 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1992 | Caution | 1 | 55 | 3 | 1 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1991Worst | Avoid | 3 | 86 | 8 | 6 | 1 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1990 | Caution | 1 | 40 | 4 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1989Best | Good | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Dodge Spirit Problems
Based on 362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Spirit Years to Avoid
Best Spirit Years to Buy
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Dodge Spirit Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Dodge Spirit Reliability
What year Spirit has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1991 Dodge Spirit had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 86 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 1991 report for specific defects.
Is the Dodge Spirit reliable?
The Dodge Spirit has accumulated 362 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1989 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Spirit.
What are the most common Spirit problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (66 reports), Power Train (60 reports), Electrical System (51 reports), Air Bags (30 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Spirit has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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