Battery will die out at any speed. Consumer feels this is very dangerous at highway speeds. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced timing belt, camshaft and the top part of engine. Problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further informaation.
1993 Dodge Spirit electrical problems
13 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch7
- Ignition2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring: front underhood1
- Wiring1
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Spirit electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Dodge Spirit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Upon starting vehicle or when driving smoke is coming from steering column area. Problem occurred mostly upon starting vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has not determine the cause. *ak ignition switch shorted out and burned up.
Starter failed.
Driving and vehicle filled up with smoke,turned the ignition off and took key out. Key was so hot that driver dropped it. Second time started the vehicle smoke boiled out and smoke started coming from the column. Battery also blew up.
Smoke came from steering column ignition was turned off.
Noticed burning smell and smoke coming from steering column, dealer found front wiring harness had melted, chrysler has no replacement wiring harness available and no idea when one might be found, #4625688. *ak ignition switch was replaced.
An electrical short in the ignition switch, caused the vehicle to smoke around the steering column.
Ignition switch failed twice to operate properly.
While trying to start, vehicle caught on fire, caused by the ignition switch. Please describe.
Ignition lock cylinder failed five times.
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Spirit electrical
Does the 1993 Dodge Spirit have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Dodge Spirit, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Spirit electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Spirit electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Spirit have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Spirit model years with the most electrical complaints are 1990 (13 complaints), 1991 (13 complaints) and 1993 (13 complaints).
Other 1993 Dodge Spirit problems
Engine 17Suspension 14Transmission 9Brakes 8Lights 7Airbags 6Acceleration 5Fuel system 5Seats 5Steering 4Tires 3Seat belts 2Visibility 2Wheels 1
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