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Dodge Spirit problems by year

Owners have filed 424 complaints about the Dodge Spirit since 1990, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1991 model year has 95 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
424
Recalls
6
Worst year
1991
Model years
1990-2002

Dodge Spirit years to avoid

No model year of the Dodge Spirit stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Dodge Spirit years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Dodge Spirit complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901991199219931994199519982002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Dodge Spirit problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    79
  • Engine
    75
  • Electrical
    62
  • Airbags
    50
  • Suspension
    41
  • Brakes
    37
  • Acceleration
    25
  • Steering
    21
  • Seat belts
    21
  • Fuel system
    20
  • Seats
    19
  • Body
    18

Dodge Spirit problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-1Wheels00
1998-1Engine00
1995-38Transmission02
1994-87Seat belts19
1993-81Engine07
1992-58Transmission14
1991-95Engine38
1990-63Transmission17

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Dodge Spirit

What years of the Dodge Spirit should you avoid?

No single model year of the Dodge Spirit has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Dodge Spirit?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Dodge Spirit?

Transmission, with 79 complaints across all years, followed by engine (75) and electrical (62).

How many recalls does the Dodge Spirit have?

6 recalls between 1990 and 2002. The 1991 model year has the most, with 3.

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