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1995 Dodge SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Spirit, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years55% below the Spirit median · #6 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints386 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Dodge Spirit has problems

38 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 train80
Electrical system73
Service brakes, hydraulic52
Suspension40
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags31
Seat belts20
Structure20
Vehicle speed control20
5 other systems70

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

0 recalls

1995 Dodge Spirit recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1995 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

1995 Dodge Spirit safety ratings

1995 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 1995 Dodge Spirit, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Spirit owners report

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

I HAVE A 1995 DODGE SPIRIT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO THERE STARTED TO BE A SHAKE ON THE FRONT END. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID ITS SOMETHING WITH THE AXLE. I TALKED TO A FRIEND TONIGHT WHO HAS A 1995 ACCLAIM, WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME VEHICLE JUST A DIFFERENT NAME PUT ON THE BACK.. HE HAD THAT…
Complaint 10126587 · Jun 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH WHEEL FLEW OVER CAR, ACROSS HIGHWAY AND 1/2 MILE DOWN EMBANKMENT. DUE TO WORN OUT LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND NOT ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEMS REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 836540 · Apr 6, 1999
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN OR MAKING A TURN THERE IS A LOUD THUMPING SOUND LIKE IT IS DOWN SHIFTING INTO A LOWER GEAR. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 812691 · Jun 3, 1997

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