1991 Dodge Spirit Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1991 Dodge Spirit has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (36 reports).

3Recalls
95Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Spirit?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Dodge Spirit recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 91V122Jul 11, 1991130,000 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 90V194Nov 19, 1990398 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 90V162Sep 4, 199018,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Dodge Spirit problems

Problem areas named in the 95 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling36
Power Train17
Electrical System13
Air Bags12
Steering10
Vehicle Speed Control9
Structure7
Suspension6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Fuel System, Gasoline4

What owners report

2003-02-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. FUNCTIONAL DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE ENGINE AND UNDER CARRIAGE AREAS. *JG *JB
2003-01-09, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE SWAY BAR BROKE. THE SWAY BAR BROKE AGAIN AFTER WELDING IT. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT ENTIRE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY BE REPLACED. *TT *NLM
2002-07-31, Structure
THE PAINT ON THE CAR'S HOOD BEGAN TO CRACK AND PEEL 4 YEARS AFTER THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DOCUMENTED CASES AND STILL CHRYSLER/DODGE ACKNOWLEDGES ANY WRONG DOING. IT WAS THEIR PAINTING PROCESS THAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN NOT THE THOUSANDS OF LATE 1980'S AND EARLY 1990'S DODGE CAR/TRUCK/VAN OWNERS. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US!!!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
2002-07-15, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING OVER A STONEY ROAD AT 10MPH, THE ANTI SWAY BAR BROKE.*AK AFTER DRIVNG OVER FRESHLY LAID GRAVEL WHICH WAS DEEP IN SOME AREAS, THE VEHICLE STARTED EMITTING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE CHARACTERISTIC OF A BROKEN ANTI SWAY BAR. THIS BAR WAS WELDED AT A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR BUT LATER BROKE AGAIN. THE MANAGER AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON FAILURE. *JG
2002-05-23, Structure
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

1991 Dodge Spirit questions

Does the 1991 Dodge Spirit have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 Dodge Spirit: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Spirit?

Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (36), Power Train (17), Electrical System (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Dodge Spirit has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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