1991 Dodge SPIRIT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
56 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 56 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 7.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Electrical System:Ignition: 6; Structure:Frame And Members: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 56 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
1995: 26; 1996: 12; 2000: 9; 2001: 2; 2002: 5; 2003: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001921 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006846 · 2003-02-13 (February 13, 2003)
*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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006846 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481736 · 1995-02-21 (February 21, 1995)
DISTRIBUTOR COIL WIRE SENDS WRONG MESSAGE TO COMPUTER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INTERMITTENTLY STALL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485391 · 1995-06-21 (June 21, 1995)
REPLACED SPEEDOMETER SENSOR.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485391 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488422 · 1995-09-25 (September 25, 1995)
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488422 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489115 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
TIMING BELT FAILED TWICE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489115 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500240 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)
SEAT BACK RECLINED WHEN BOLT HOLDING SEAT BACK IN PLACE DISLODGED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503571 · 1996-04-14 (April 14, 1996)
TRANSAXLE FAILED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503571 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V162000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 1990-09-04 (September 4, 1990)
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V194000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Reported: 1990-11-19 (November 19, 1990)
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence: AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1991-07-11 (July 11, 1991)
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗