1990 Dodge Spirit engine problems

10 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 16%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine
8
Engine: gasoline
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Spirit engine problems in other years

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported December 27, 1989 · 634,000 vehicles affected

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

What 1990 Dodge Spirit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Engine · FL

I previously owned an 89 model of this car and would like to know recall status. No safety defect stated in summary.

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · ND

We got the car from my mother who in turn bought it brand new and took very good care of it.when we got it the cruise control stopped working right away and one of the windows wouldn't roll down.one day the other window wouldn't roll down anymore.a couple days later the stereo and speakers quite working.the car burns oil.it was brought to a shop,they said it was the gasket covers,which would cost over$600.00.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Engine · CA

Theire is an oil leakage which is coming from the engine gasket valve cover. Dealer replaced the gasket valve twice, and they still can't determine the cause.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Engine · CA

Found oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets on to the engine. Was losing oil fast. Had to replace oil about 3 times or more a month. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Engine · CA

The engine valve cover gasket dislocated, causing oil to leak from the engine head gasket.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Engine · CA

Vehicle leaks oil from the valve cover allot. Owner believes vehicle should have been included in an existing recall.

Filed Apr 29, 1998 · Engine · UN

Engine gasket leaks.

Filed May 28, 1997 · Engine · MI

The valve cover and gasket failed and replaced.

Filed Oct 22, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Air conditioner belt failed.

Filed May 23, 1995 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Alternator failed.

Questions about the 1990 Dodge Spirit engine

Does the 1990 Dodge Spirit have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Dodge Spirit, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Dodge Spirit engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Dodge Spirit engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 89V237000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Spirit have bad engine?

The Dodge Spirit model years with the most engine complaints are 1991 (25 complaints), 1993 (17 complaints) and 1990 (10 complaints).