1995 DODGE SPIRIT
0 recalls, 45 complaints - 50 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
2 crashes 4 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 26, 2005
Incident date: Jun 22, 2005
I HAVE A 1995 DODGE SPIRIT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO THERE STARTED TO BE A SHAKE ON THE FRONT END. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID ITS SOMETHING WITH THE AXLE. I TALKED TO A FRIEND TONIGHT WHO HAS A 1995 ACCLAIM, WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME VEHICLE JUST A DIFFERENT NAME PUT ON THE BACK.. HE HAD THAT SA... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
1995 DODGE SPIRIT DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE INNER TORSION BAR.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WELDED, BUT IT DID NOT HOLD FOR LONG AND NOW THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JB
SUSPENSION
Apr 19, 2005
Incident date: Nov 19, 2003
1995 DODGE SPIRIT HAS A DEFECTIVE TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE TRAILING ARM WAS WELDED. THE WELD DID NOT HOLD LONG AND BROKE CAUSING A LOUD POP WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE PROBLEM IS A COMMON D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 13, 2004
ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CHANGING LANES INTO MY LANE. I HIT THE BRAKES AND PUSHED ON THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE HORN DID NOT SOUND. AFTER THE INCICENT, I REMEMBERED THAT THE HORN IS A SMALL BUTTON IN AN INCONVENIENT PLACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL INSTEAD OF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEE... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 13, 2004
ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CHANGING LANES INTO MY LANE. I HIT THE BRAKES AND PUSHED ON THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE HORN DID NOT SOUND. AFTER THE INCICENT, I REMEMBERED THAT THE HORN IS A SMALL BUTTON IN AN INCONVENIENT PLACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL INSTEAD OF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 14, 2002
THE VEHICLE LEAKED GASOLINE DUE TO FUEL LINE BEING ABRADED BY FRICTION. *YH
SUSPENSION
Apr 17, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THE TORQUE TUBE CRACKS INSIDE OF WELD ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE WHICH WEAKENS THE TRAILING ARM. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM *TT
SUSPENSION
Apr 17, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE CRACKS INSIDE OF WELD ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE WHICH WEAKENS THE TRAILING ARM. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM *TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Mar 7, 2002
REAR AXLE INNER TUBE HAS 8 INCH CRACK. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 15, 2001
THE VEHICLE LEAKED GASOLINE DUE TO FUEL LINE BEING ABRADED BY FRICTION. *YH
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Aug 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING 20MPH AND CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 22, 2001
DRIVER ALERTED TO A PROBLEM BY HONKING OF OTHER DRIVERS, AND TOLD GASOLINE WAS STREAMING FROM THE TANK AREA. DROVE HOME, FOUND THAT THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN MOUNTED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER (RIGID VS. MOVING PARTS) AND THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET HAD ABRADED BOTH FUEL LINES, AND ONE OF THEM C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Aug 22, 2001
DRIVER ALERTED TO A PROBLEM BY HONKING OF OTHER DRIVERS, AND TOLD GASOLINE WAS STREAMING FROM THE TANK AREA. DROVE HOME, FOUND THAT THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN MOUNTED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER (RIGID VS. MOVING PARTS) AND THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET HAD ABRADED BOTH FUEL LINES, AND ONE OF THEM C... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Aug 3, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING OVER RAIL ROAD CROSSING NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 21, 2001
WHEN GOING OVER A POT HOLE OR A BUMP THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE IN LEFT REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS REAR CROSSMEMBER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Apr 22, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 2000
THIS CAR WAS A LEMON...DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR AND THEN SOLD THIS TO ANOTHER PERSON...I RECEIVED TWO PARKING TICKETS ON THIS CAR WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD IN MY POSSESSION SINCE JULY AND THE RESGISTATION IS STILL IN MY NAME THE CAR HAD MANY DEFECTS AND DEALER REFUSED TO REFUND FULL AMOUNT PAID IN CASH...... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 2000
THIS CAR WAS A LEMON...DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR AND THEN SOLD THIS TO ANOTHER PERSON...I RECEIVED TWO PARKING TICKETS ON THIS CAR WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD IN MY POSSESSION SINCE JULY AND THE RESGISTATION IS STILL IN MY NAME THE CAR HAD MANY DEFECTS AND DEALER REFUSED TO REFUND FULL AMOUNT PAID IN CASH...... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
MY CARS AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON AND CAUGHT FIRE TO MY IGNITION SWITCH. I WAS OUT OVER $600 FOR REPAIRS. I KNOW YOU HAVE RECALLED SOME 1995 DODGE CARS AND WANT TO KNOW IF MINE HAS THE SAME PARTS ON THE AIR BAG? PLS ADVISE VIA E-MAIL. THANKS. JOANNE RAMIREZ. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
MY CARS AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON AND CAUGHT FIRE TO MY IGNITION SWITCH. I WAS OUT OVER $600 FOR REPAIRS. I KNOW YOU HAVE RECALLED SOME 1995 DODGE CARS AND WANT TO KNOW IF MINE HAS THE SAME PARTS ON THE AIR BAG? PLS ADVISE VIA E-MAIL. THANKS. JOANNE RAMIREZ. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 15, 1999
Incident date: Nov 22, 1999
WHEN DRIVING 70MPH RADIATOR WOULD OVERHEAT & WOULD MELT THE OVERFLOW TANK. THE SPOUT WOULD THEN MELT CLOSE & NO PRESSURE WOULD RELEASE. ENGINE WOULD THEN BLOW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jun 25, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH WHEEL FLEW OVER CAR, ACROSS HIGHWAY AND 1/2 MILE DOWN EMBANKMENT. DUE TO WORN OUT LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND NOT ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEMS REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: May 31, 1996
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAULS DUE TO FAILURES CAUSING SLIPPING.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 4, 1998
Incident date: Jun 23, 1998
THE REAR CROSS MEMBER BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE WIRES, THE WIRING OF THE STEERING COLUMN, THE WIRES BURNT OUT, CAUSING THE RELAY TO GO OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY PUT FUSES IN AND REPLACED THE WIRING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 24, 1998
TIRES SKID ON WET OR AND DRY ROADS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Dec 9, 1995
SERPENTINE BELT BROKE/CAME OFF MANY TIMES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 9, 1997
Incident date: Nov 20, 1997
AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP APPLIED THE FOOT TO THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PULL. HAD TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR DOWN TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO PICK UP. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Aug 8, 1997
ELECTRICAL: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, SAW CLOUD OF SMOKE COMING FROM BENEATH THE HOOD, WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN WERE ON FIRE. DEALER SAID SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN THAT ALLOWS WHEEL TO TILT WAS LODGED AGAINST ONE OF THE WIRES AND WORE OFF ALL THE INSULATION. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 3, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN OR MAKING A TURN THERE IS A LOUD THUMPING SOUND LIKE IT IS DOWN SHIFTING INTO A LOWER GEAR. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 11, 1997
Incident date: Feb 14, 1997
AFTER RAIN AND ICE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE .TOOK TO DEALER AND HE SAID HE HAD MANY PEOPLE COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 12, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES WAS NOTICED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A SHORT IN THE UNDER THE DASH WIRING THAT CAUSED A FIRE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 31, 1996
BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 27, 1996
WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE THERE IS A LEAK IN AIR CONDITIONING UNDER THE DASH ON DRIVER'S SIDE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 11, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TWICE. *DH
SEATS
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 22, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AND WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 5, 1996
Incident date: Jul 4, 1996
WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY, STEERING COLUMN IN AREA OF DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING, DISCONNECTED POSITIVE LINES TO AVOID FIRE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jun 21, 1995
OIL SWITCH SENSOR FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
LAP BELT BECAME UNLATCHED ON ITS OWN WHILE SECURING A CHILD SEAT INVOLVING A SUDDEN STOP. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 3, 1995
Incident date: Jun 26, 1995
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
TRANSMISSION DELAYS WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE GEAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479617/479618) *AW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE AT SPEED 65 MPH LOSS OF ABILITY TO ACCELERATOR. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 1995 DODGE SPIRIT
50 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 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
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
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *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
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *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
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
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
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
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
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
180795A
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *T2W
210195
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
180495A
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
START UP DIE OUT WITH NO FAULT CODES. *TW
180795
Feb 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *TW
180495
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
START UP DIE OUT WITH NO FAULT CODES. *TW
212694
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLICKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED. *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