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.
Dodge Spirit stalling problems
27 of the 424 owner complaints about the Dodge Spirit describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Hesitation 3Transmission failure 2Misfire 2Fuel pump 2Slipping 1
What owners say
While driving 30 MPH engine stalled, vehicle was towed to dealer , camshaft had broken.*ak
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.
Vehicle keeps stalling at any speed. Dodge finally said co pilot should be installed, admitting there is a problem.
Ignition switch failed, causing vehicle to stall without indication. Dealer has replaced switch twice. Now when owner turns on the A/C or heater fan, the section of the switch where the wires connect becomes extremely hot. *ak
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with stalling between 15-40 MPH/ engine just died out. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Intermittently vehicle will stall without warning. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle stalls out completely with no warning, power brakes and steering fail to work properly.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing vehicle to hesitate and stall while driving which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced the transmission 4 times with a rebuild transmission. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.
The vehicle stalled completely out while driving due to transmission slipping. Dlr replaced transmission.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Remedy
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Spirit stalling
Which Dodge Spirit years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (8 complaints), 1994 (8 complaints) and 1991 (6 complaints).
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