1994 DODGE SPIRIT
1 recalls, 119 complaints - 47 TSBs
94V023000 Feb 8, 1994
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL, EXPOSING THE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS TO A GREATER RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
119 total complaints
10 crashes 3 fires 15 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 22, 2008
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
1994 DODGE SPIRIT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. CONSUMER STATES HE PULLED OVER WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS THEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. *KB THE POLICE REPORT STATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-0372-91
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 27, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF OUR PURCHASE OF THIS USED CAR IN 1999, THE PAINT WENT VERY FLAT AND THE CLEAR COAT STARTED FLAKING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. THE CAR APPEARS TO HAVE LEPROSY. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE DEALER "DETAILED" THE CAR FOR SELLING AS THE PAINT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED FOR US... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 27, 2003
Incident date: Nov 26, 2003
FOR OVER A YEAR, WE KEPT HEARING A METAL ON METAL THUNKING NOISE. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE IT. TWO DAYS AGO, WHEN RETURNING HOME, WE HEARD A LOUD METALLIC THUNKING NOISE THAT WAS MUCH WORSE THAN PREVIOUSLY HEARD. IT SOUNDED LIKE WE WERE DRAGGING A TAIL PIPE OR MUFFLER. YET, WE FOUND NOTH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 27, 2003
Incident date: May 31, 2001
SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS USED CAR FROM A DEALER IN 1999, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO SLIP. WE COMPLAINED, BUT NOTHING WAS EVER DONE. IN 2001, WE TOOK THE CAR TO YET ANOTHER DODGE DEALER. AT THIS TIME, THE CAR HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT. THEY SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED A COMPLETE OVERHAUL. IF MEMO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 11, 2001
FUEL SMELL SEEPS ONTO THE CAR WHEN HEAT IS ON. DEALER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH IN RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH CONSUMER AIR BAG DEPLOY AND CAUGHT PASSENGER COAT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Crash
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 5, 2002
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PEELING PAINT FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. SOMETIMES IN SMALL SPOTS BUT RECENTLY HALF THE ROOF OF THE CAR ROLLED OFF OVERNIGHT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY 2 BODY SHOPS & BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MARSHALL DODGE IN COVINGTON, KY WHERE I NOW GO FOR SERVICE THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURERS PROB... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM REAR AXLE, AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *YH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM REAR AXLE, AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *YH
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 23, 2002
Incident date: Jun 29, 2002
T 30MPH AND WITH NO WARNING REAR AXLE SNAPPED, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR STARTED DOWNSHIFTING VERY HARSHLY & GOING OUT OF GEAR WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS A $2,000 RE-BUILD AFTER ONLY 25,000 MILES. CHRYSLER IS NOT WILLING TO HELP OUT. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I HAVE LEARNED THE CHRYSLER CARS AND MINI VANS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
May 30, 2001
Incident date: May 29, 2001
CONSUMER WAS SLOWING DOWN AND VEHICLE WAS WOBBLING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, TOOK A LOOK, DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING, AND CONTINUED DRIVING. CONSUMER TRAVELED AT 65MPH, THE FASTER SHE DROVE LESS IT SEEMED TO WIGGLE. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT, AND IT WAS LEFT OUTER FRONT HALF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
May 30, 2001
Incident date: May 29, 2001
CONSUMER WAS SLOWING DOWN AND VEHICLE WAS WOBBLING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, TOOK A LOOK, DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING, AND CONTINUED DRIVING. CONSUMER TRAVELED AT 65MPH, THE FASTER SHE DROVE LESS IT SEEMED TO WIGGLE. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT, AND IT WAS LEFT OUTER FRONT HALF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 65K AND REPLACED AT 83K--MECHANIC STATES THE ONLY WAY THIS IS POSSIBLE IS A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION, I CONTACTED THE BBB WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED. I HAVE SPENT OVER $4000 ON TRANSMISSIONS.... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
I WAS TAKING MY GRANDSON TO AUBURN, NY WHEN HE NOTICE A WHITE WISP COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, SHUT CAR OFF..WALKED TO A HOUSE TO CALL FOR HELP. THIS CAR WAS REPAIRED AT FOX DODGE, AUBURN, N.Y. I CALLED CHRYSLER CORP. AND KAREN AUTHORIZED PAYMENT FOR THE CLOCK SPRING, B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Mar 12, 2001
VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH SEALS ON ENGINE GASKET. THEY WERE LEAKING, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THEM 3 OTHER TIMES WITH NO EXPLANATION WHY IT KEPT HAPPENING. OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH PASSENGER DOOR RUSTING ON INSIDE AT HINGES. DOOR IS ABOUT TO COME OFF... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Mar 12, 2001
VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH SEALS ON ENGINE GASKET. THEY WERE LEAKING, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THEM 3 OTHER TIMES WITH NO EXPLANATION WHY IT KEPT HAPPENING. OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH PASSENGER DOOR RUSTING ON INSIDE AT HINGES. DOOR IS ABOUT TO COME OFF... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 8, 2001
HAD A BROKEN TRAILER ARM & BUSHING. STEERING WOULD NOT BE RIGHT DUE TO PROBLEM. THE REAR END WOULD MAKE NOISE AFTER GOING OVER OR HITTING BUMPS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Feb 22, 2001
FUEL TANK WAS RUSTY AND LEAKING, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHEN THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED DURING COLLISION, DRIVER'S HANDS WERE INJURED, DRIVER'S THUMBS WERE ALMOST CUT OFF BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE AIR BAG COVER. *CJ
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 12, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AT ANY SPEED. DODGE FINALLY SAID CO PILOT SHOULD BE INSTALLED, ADMITTING THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
AIR BAG DEPLOY DARN NEAR TOOK THUMBS OFF MY HANDS, REQUIRED 15 STITCHES IN ALL. HIT DEER, CAUSING AIR BAG TO DEPLOY.
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
BOUGHT FROM PEP BOYS, TIRE SIZE P18575R14, M/S, STEEL BELTED. DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES DUE TO THE BAD CONDITION OF THEM. DOT#HVJ7ND069. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 7, 2000
3 SPOT WELD FOR THE REAR SWAY BAR BROKE OFF, CAUSING A METAL TO METAL NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEATS
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
BOLT ON SEAT FRAME CAUSED SEAT BACK TO DROP TO THE REAR. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IF CAR WAS MOVING. ENGINE BELT TENSIONOR BROKE LARGE ENGINE BELT , COULD CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. THIS TENSIONOR ALSO FROZE ON MY 1994 CARIVAN. MY FRIENDS 1998 CARIVAN BELT TENSIONOR ALSO BROKE AROUND 60000 MILES.. I SUS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 13, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
THREE SPOT WELDS BROKE AT REAR LEFT SWAY BAR. MANUUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 5, 2000
PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT HAS WORN OUT, IT DOES NOT RETRACT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Mar 14, 2000
UNABLE TO GET A PART NEEDED FOR FLOAT SENDER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 244 PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
CRANKSHAFT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Nov 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
UPON TURNING IGNITION SWITCH SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM STEERING COLUMN THEN FROM DASH. TURNED OFF IGNITION AND HAD CAR TOWED. DEALER STATES THAT IGNITION GROUNDED OUT AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE BURNING OF WIRING SYSTEM THROUGHOUT DASH AND MOTOR. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED IN HIGH TRAFFIC WHERE IGNITION COULD ... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 15, 1999
SHOULDER BELT TIGHTENS AROUND PASSENGER WHEN KEY IS TURNED OFF OR DOOR OPENED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 20, 1999
Incident date: Aug 19, 1999
DEALER FAILED TO CURE SEALER ON GASKET TO TRANSMISSION PAN,CAUSED LEAKS WHICH RESULTED IN TRANSAXLE FAILURE/SLIPPAGE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Aug 6, 1999
TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 33,000 MILES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE TCM, TORQUE CONVERTER, VALVE BODIES, VALVE BODY SEALS, AND OVERHAUL OF REST OF TRANSMISSION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE TCM, TORQUE CONVERTER, VALVE BODIES, VALVE BODY SEALS, AND OVERHAUL OF REST OF TRANSMISSION.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 8, 1999
VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED BY SOMEONE ELSE, AND DURING THAT TIME THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OF 30 MPH, AND HIT DRIVER IN THE FACE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT RELEASE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND NEW BUCKLE WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROBLEM REOCCURRED AND STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 9, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM SINCE OWNERSHIP, LOCKING UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 17, 1999
COULD NOT REMOVE OR TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jan 4, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY BROKE OFF AND THE DRIVE BELT WAS LOST.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 7, 1998
Incident date: Dec 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT AND DID NOT HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 7, 1998
Incident date: Dec 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT AND DID NOT HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 26, 1998
Incident date: Nov 3, 1998
REFER TO PAGE 2-50 IN 1994 SPIRIT SERVICE MANUAL I HAVE PHOTO OF THE "CRACKED" "TORQUE TUBE OR ROD" WHICH IS A TUBE THAT IS WELDED WHERE IT PASSES THRU A HOLE IN EACH END PLATE (TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE ATTACHED) OF THE REAR AXLE. THE CRACK WAS THREE INCHES FROM THE LEFT END PLATE. THE CRACK WAS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1998
FAILED DRIVE BELTS AND DIRTY FUEL INJECTION UNIT CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 20, 1998
FAILED DRIVE BELTS AND DIRTY FUEL INJECTION UNIT CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Oct 20, 1998
TRANAMISSION AND SEALS FAILED CAUSING SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL.
Showing 50 of 119 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 DODGE SPIRIT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 DODGE SPIRIT
47 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
7971/7972
Jan 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL REGARDING THE METHANOL CONCENTRATION SENSOR. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180197
Jan 17, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $2E-EGR SYSTEM FAILURE. *JD
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
180795A
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *T2W
080995
Mar 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE SWITCHES ON THE RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP SWITCH. *TW
210195
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
180795
Feb 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
182294
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HIGHER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT AT COLD START UP. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE SPIRIT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91080
Opened: May 30, 1991 , Closed: Sep 30, 1991
ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION
There is no summary currently available
DODGE SPIRIT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE SPIRIT across all model years (1989, 1994).
9
Total Recalls
603
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
44
Reported Crashes
38
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths