1993 Dodge Spirit engine problems

17 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
7
Engine
7
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
2
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Cooling system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Spirit engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Spirit engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Dodge Spirit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Engine · VA

Consumer states the vehicle started to stalls intermittently at 75,000 mile during damps weather condition. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasion and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · WA

Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. Due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). Repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. Vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. Water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. Created large amount of engine noise. Additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. Contacted daimler chrysler customer service 9-3-02--car not under warranty so they don't care.

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · SC

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2001 · Engine · AK

Any and all problems with 1993 dodge spirit,. No safetyd efect listed.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Engine · NJ

While driving 30 MPH engine stalled, vehicle was towed to dealer , camshaft had broken.*ak

Filed May 31, 2000 · Engine · VA · crash · fire

Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while parked. There were no injuries. Engine oil ignited when engine padding got heated by engine. *ak

Filed May 2, 2000 · Engine · PA

Vehicle has been experiencing problem with stalling between 15-40 MPH/ engine just died out. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · WY

While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replace fuel pump/egr valve, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 14, 1998 · Engine · NY

Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle has been in/out dealer shop for repairs. Condition still occurs, and dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Apr 28, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Crossmember bar cracked.

Questions about the 1993 Dodge Spirit engine

Does the 1993 Dodge Spirit have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Dodge Spirit, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Spirit engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Spirit engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).