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1992 Dodge Spirit problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Dodge Spirit is transmission and drivetrain. It has 58.0 times the complaints of a typical Spirit model year.

Typical year58.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
58
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
41
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
19-23mpg

The worst 1992 Dodge Spirit problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    16
  • Brakes
    9
  • Electrical
    8
  • Engine
    8
  • Airbags
    5
  • Seats
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 1

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported February 14, 1992 · 20,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

Recall number 92V015000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1992 Dodge Spirit

Defect investigations

Throttle will not return to the positionOpened May 14, 1996, closed October 31, 1996

Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding

PE96036

Safety blt latch operationOpened January 25, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Dodge Spirit 41

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 41 bulletins for the 1992 Dodge Spirit

1992 Dodge Spirit fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 4‑cylFWD17-2022-2919-23
3.0L 6‑cylFWD1823-2520
2.2L 4‑cylFWD172419

What 1992 Dodge Spirit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Airbags · CA

I am retracting what I reported on my airbag light...it does come on and then go out but still...I dont know if its safe... Updated

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CA

Takata recall airbag light does not work.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · FL

Concerns regarding recalls on 1992 dodge spirit.*mr consumer request information on 1992 dodge spirit recalls. *nm

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Visibility · 68,840 miles · PA

Left side windshield wiper arm or pivot suddenly came loose in heavy snow. The right side wiper continued to work but the left side only moved inches if at all. While trying to pull off I-79 I nearly hit another car due to snow covered left side windshield. Wiper arm is loose on pivot or pivot is loose. We've had the problem before, dodge was to order a replacement pivot when the car was in my mother's name.

Filed Feb 22, 2002 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel odors are getting into vehicle while driving, vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · MI · fire

Chrysler transmissions used on all spirits, acclaims, lebaron sedans, cirrus, stratus, all minivans must be investigated. There is a built in defect. I would have reported this sooner, but I was a chrysler employee. The second time the trans failed was at 65-70 MPH in traffic. Also, caught on fire as well, smoke entered the passenger compartment.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Engine · OH

Head gasket cracked on original and on the sameplace on the replacement.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Suspension · WA

This car was originally leased new by a former employer in 1992. I am the original driver and has truly followed all maintenance procedures and performed all required repairs. The car has been driven moderately all during its life. The rear torsion bar, which is located inside the rear axle and runs between both rear wheels, has apparently broken. The repair will cost $650 plus tax. The integrity of the rear suspension is presumably a safety issue. Whereas the front suspension, steering, axles are very complex in a front-wheel drive auto, the rear axle and suspension is, from what I can tell, very low-tech and should last the life of the auto. Instead, the torsion bar in this rather inert part of the car has simply broken for no apparent reason. I have heard of other cases of a broken rear torsion bar, both at this dealer's service operation and at my local garage. This strikes me as being an engineering/manufacturing defect in the suspension rather the result of normal wear and use. My dodge says chrysler refuses to participate financially in the repair, saying they don't want to set a "precedent." please address this safety issue.

Filed Apr 28, 2000 · Transmission · NM

Speedometer and odometer quit working. On 04/23, the speedometer would not work for the first 5 miles, then it would start working. On 4/27 the speedometer and odometer quit working all together. On 01/07/98, I was charged 320.52 to replace the speed and emission sensors. Can you please help me to get this defect corrected. With accessing this website I was unaware that others are having the same problems. I am very disappointed that the dealer (zangara dodge) knew about these defeats years in advance, yet I was charged to correct these problems. Since this problem has reaccured, any help that you can provide me will be appreciated. Driving without a speedometer is scary and very dangerous....I just do not have another $320 to pay the dealership to correct this problem again. Thank you for your assistance.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

I did a report yesterday, but I had the date I bought the car wrong, I bought the car in 1999 may 8, I have a lot of problems safety wise. I have a dodge sheet recall lising the tbs number for the items on my car that hav\e a defaul\t in it is as follows #081695a speed control dont work, #2210695a shift quality poor #31804936 power loss while driving, #4210193 whistling noise at idle, number 5110193 squeaking noise from exhaust pipe. Number #7 060292 ignition key hard to turn, 050692 rear brake rattles the spped odometer never worked, I did not receive a owner manual, I receive the list from automotive recalls and technical service bulletions for 1992 dodge spirit v6-181 3.0l soch VIN 3 fl provide by alldata issue feb 92 safety recall number 538 tsb number 538, I have a lot of other defeacts please contact me as soon as possible.

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Questions about the 1992 Dodge Spirit

Is the 1992 Dodge Spirit reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Spirit, 58.0 times a typical Spirit model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Spirit?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 16 complaints. Next is brakes (9).

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Spirit have?

1 recall, covering steering.

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 1992 Dodge Spirit get?

Official estimates for the 1992 Dodge Spirit range from 19 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-20 city and 22-29 highway.

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