1994 Dodge Spirit engine problems

10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
4
Engine
3
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Spirit engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 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 1994 Dodge Spirit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 22, 2008 · Engine · OH · fire

1994 dodge spirit caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. *kb the police report stated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0372-91

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Body, Engine · PA

Vehicle has had intermittent problem with seals on engine gasket. They were leaking, and causing vehicle to stall. Dealer has repaired them 3 other times with no explanation why it kept happening. Other problem is with passenger door rusting on inside at hinges. Door is about to come off. Dealer expected consumer to oil door periodically.

Filed Aug 20, 1999 · Engine · VA

Dealer failed to cure sealer on gasket to transmission pan,caused leaks which resulted in transaxle failure/slippage

Filed Mar 10, 1999 · Engine · OH

No summary

Filed Sep 29, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

Failed drive belts and dirty fuel injection unit caused vehicle to experience loss of power.

Filed Jun 18, 1998 · Engine · VA

Engine has rough idle until vehicle warms up. When vehicle is started, the engine runs for a few seconds then stalls. When driving or turning at low speeds, engine stops. Vehicle is hard to steer.

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Engine · NY

Crankshaft failed causing vehicle to stall without warning. Nlm

Filed Aug 4, 1997 · Engine · WI

While driving vehicle at speeds up to 35 MPH engine shuts down.there is no power steering or brakes when this occurs. Dealer has installed a co pilot to monitor vehicle.owner is very concerned for safety. *ak

Filed May 16, 1995 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Passenger's seat belt retracts by itself/ tightens around person's neck.

Filed Feb 3, 1995 · Engine · WI

While driving during normal conditions drive belt became loose and later come off, but did not break. Due to design defect, no belt shield. Tt

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Spirit engine

Does the 1994 Dodge Spirit have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Dodge Spirit, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Spirit engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).