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1992 Dodge SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Spirit, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

59
CarFlaw IndexSolid year32% below the Spirit median · #5 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints589 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem16Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Dodge Spirit has problems

58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train163
Electrical system83
Engine and engine cooling80
Service brakes, hydraulic71
Air bags51
Seats40
Visibility30
Steering31
Structure30
5 other systems100

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 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.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-015 · Feb 14, 1992 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 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
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Dodge Spirit safety ratings

1992 Dodge Spirit 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Dodge Spirit, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  2. THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITIONPE96036 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Spirit owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE IS IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK IN IDLE POSITION JUMP INTO REVERSE IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN CAUSING DAMAGES TO HOUSE. TT
Complaint 961713 · Mar 10, 1995
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE WILL SUDDENLY SHIFT FROM THIRD TO SECOND WHILE GOING 55 MPH, CAUSING DISINTEGRATION OF TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN PIECES OF METAL FALLING INTO THE TRANSMISSION PAN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 845877 · Aug 26, 1999
WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS RECONGNIZED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A SHOP WERE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 829313 · Oct 22, 1998

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