no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
1989 Dodge SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1989 Dodge Spirit, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Dodge Spirit has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
5Engine and engine cooling
3Suspension
2Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Electrical system
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 Dodge Spirit recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other Spirit year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spirit median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Dodge Spirit, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Spirit owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM PARK UNLESS DRIVER STARTS ENGINE AND PRESSES THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND THEN SHIFTS IT INTO PARK. WHEN RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD HAVE TO TRY TAKING IT OUT OF PARK AT THE SAME TIME, OR IF SOMEONE ROCKS VEHICLE FROM THE BACK. *AK
THE REAR AXLE SHAFT BROKE, THE ROD ASSEMBLY MAKES A LOUD NOISE, CONTACT DEALERSHIP NO PARTS AVAILABLE, CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE. *AK
ON THE TRANSMISSION IT IS VERY SLOW SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND. ALSO THE REVERSE WENT OUT COMPLETELY,AND HAD TO GET THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT FOR $1019. NOW THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN. HE SHIFTER IS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND IT'S BEGINNING TO WEAR AWAY, AND WILL SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO NUETRAL BY…
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