1991 Dodge Spirit problems

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle started to hesitate. Consumer noticed smoke and flames and pulled off the road. Functional damage was sustained to the engine and under carriage areas. *jg

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Transmission · AZ

While driving the sway bar broke. The sway bar broke again after welding it. Dealer suggested that entire rear axle assembly be replaced. *tt

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Body · PA

The paint on the car's hood began to crack and peel 4 years after the car was manufactured. There are thousands of documented cases and still chrysler/dodge acknowledges any wrong doing. It was their painting process that caused this to happen not the thousands of late 1980's and early 1990's dodge car/truck/van owners. Will someone please help us!!!!. No safety defect listed.

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Suspension · AZ

While driving over a stoney road at 10mph, the anti sway bar broke.*ak after drivng over freshly laid gravel which was deep in some areas, the vehicle started emitting a high pitched noise characteristic of a broken anti sway bar. This bar was welded at a local auto repair but later broke again. The manager at the local dodge dealership informed consumer that this is a fairly common failure.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Lights · CA

Headlights are fogged from heat of weather and consumer can't see at night. Headlights are made from plastic and heat has blurred the lights. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Body · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Tires · FL

While driving 25 to 30 MPH, consumer heard a flapping noise. Got out and checked right rear tire which had shredded. Steelbelts were showing. 1991, dodge, spirit, tire size p195/70r14, dot# hhhd514x25.*ak michelin treadware 310 traction a m and s tubular.

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

The vehicle would rev up to 2000 RPM possibly due to idle speed motor failure, but the problem continued after the idle speed motor was replaced.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Engine · OH

Consumer stated that after a leakage on vehicle had found out that head gasket had been leaking due to a crack. *ak the design of the cylinder head was defective. The consumer's internet research indicated that there were other consumers who experienced the same cylinder head crack and the manufacturer should recall it.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

When I use my A/C the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover. I've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so I had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits. I went back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/AC blower motor, so I replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. Long story short I've replaced everything that has to due with the heater/AC system to include the entire ignition system and the problem still exsits. I've gone so far as to visit local junk yards in order to see if evidance exsits that other 91" dodge spirits have had the same problems, of the 15 cars that I inspected all but one had the same overheating problem, I was able to identify that these cars had the same problems by viewing the wiring system under the steering column and notice that the wiring and steering column cover were melted or had heat damage caused to them as did my own car.