There was a squeaking noise coming from rear. Rod in axle broke. Consumer feels that wheel may come off. *ak the weld broke at the spindle in the rear axle. The mechanic has fixed. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for monies paid towards repiars. Consumer feels an axle problem should not occur within 68000 miles.
The worst 1990 Dodge Spirit problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission17
- Airbags15
- Electrical13
- Engine10
- Suspension6
Problems by type
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- Transmission17
- Airbags15
- Electrical13
- Engine10
- Suspension6
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Seats2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Remedy
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Dodge Spirit 34
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
1990 Dodge Spirit fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-21 | 21-29 | 18-24 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 |
What 1990 Dodge Spirit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bags deployed without reason or warning, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Had not contacted a dealer yet. Consumer rearended another vehicle.*ak
Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed I bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. Which I don't know the first thing about car elect. Components. Mr. Robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment only.after fire I took numerous pictures of engine & wiring that his mechanic had done rewiring to. There was numerous wires connected to positive terminal that were not there previously,therewas a loud bang & there were flames extruding from under the hood , after fire was extinguished vineland f.d. Asked what were all the wires there for. I told them that mr. Robert's auto mechanic had rewired electrical system &replaced, they told me I should contact our insurance compancy &have them investigate the matter. The v.f.d. Stated that it may have been due to elect. & or fuel malfunction. I still owe over $2500.00 on this vehicle & the insurance co. Has totalled this car at 2500.00 . I beleive this problem was incurred by the maintenance performed on this car by the seller & or the maintenance performed by seller. My wife was not injured physically but mentally due to the fact she was in the vehicle at the time of the incident . Any suggestion's or help would be greatly appreciated, I am 1 person trying to support a family of 5 & do not feel I should continue to pay for a car I no longer possess or can drive. Do I have any right's?
As vehicle was in motion automatic transmission went into limp mode, shifting down from 4th gear into 2nd gear dangerously slowing the car from 60 MPH to 35 MPH, there was no forewarning, transmission has been replaced 3 times with a chrysler remanufactured transmission.
Seat belt buckles are too long.
3rd transmission; 1st replaced at 115k miles,2nd at 117k,3rd at 113k,2nd & 3rd are chrysler remanf transmission. Trans went into limp mode at 60mph, dangerous lost of speed on highway in traffic.
I previously owned an 89 model of this car and would like to know recall status. No safety defect stated in summary.
While driving hit an island ,and in the middle of the street died in center, and airbags deployed. Consumer feels airbags should not have deployed.
Peeling -car must be stripped completely paint center says
When air condition is on high the steering column got hot and burned the wire that indicates no brakes. Also it has melted the cover below the ignition switch.
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Questions about the 1990 Dodge Spirit
Is the 1990 Dodge Spirit reliable?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Spirit, 63.0 times a typical Spirit model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Dodge Spirit?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 17 complaints. Next is airbags (15).
How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Spirit have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
What year does the Dodge Spirit have bad transmission?
The Dodge Spirit model years with the most transmission complaints are 1990 (17 complaints), 1992 (16 complaints) and 1991 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Dodge Spirit get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Dodge Spirit range from 18 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-21 city and 21-29 highway.
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