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1995 Dodge Spirit

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 26, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
5
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 38 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Dodge Spirit, most frequently naming the electrical, brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 49 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical613.6%
  • Brakes511.4%
  • Powertrain (other)49.1%
  • Transmission49.1%
  • Suspension49.1%
  • Engine49.1%
  • Airbags36.8%
  • Fuel system24.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

DP03002ClosedDefect Petition

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

Opened May 7, 2003
Closed Jul 22, 2003

MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.

STEERING:COLUMN
PE96008ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

Opened Jan 25, 1996
Closed Jun 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 38
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 26, 2005

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 SAME PROMBLEM A YEAR AGO.. TALKED TO ANOTHER FRIEND WHO HAS A 1995 DODGE SPIRIT. HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 6 MONTHS AGO. TALKED TO SOMEONE WHO HAD A 1994 DODGE SPIRIT .. SHE NEVER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT.. IM THINKING THAT IT HAS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE FRONT AXLE OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ID
10126587
Incident
Jun 22, 2005
Suspension
Filed May 10, 2005

1995 DODGE SPIRIT DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE INNER TORSION BAR.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WELDED, BUT IT DID NOT HOLD FOR LONG AND NOW THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10121487
Incident
Nov 1, 2003
Suspension
Filed Apr 12, 2005

1995 DODGE SPIRIT HAS A DEFECTIVE TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE TRAILING ARM WAS WELDED. THE WELD DID NOT HOLD LONG AND BROKE CAUSING A LOUD POP WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE PROBLEM IS A COMMON DEFECT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10117849
Incident
Nov 19, 2003
Mileage
54,041 mi
ElectricalSteering
Filed Aug 20, 2004

ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CHANGING LANES INTO MY LANE. I HIT THE BRAKES AND PUSHED ON THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE HORN DID NOT SOUND. AFTER THE INCICENT, I REMEMBERED THAT THE HORN IS A SMALL BUTTON IN AN INCONVENIENT PLACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL INSTEAD OF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE IT BELONGS AND WHERE ALL AMERICAN DRIVERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO PUSH. THE OTHER DRIVER NEVER REALIZED I WAS THERE AND COULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ME. WITH A WORKING HORN IN THE PROPER PLACE, THE OTHER CAR MAY HAVE STOPPED COMING INTO MY LANE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THIS DESIGN FLAW. I AM NOT AWARE OF ANY PUBLICITY BY DODGE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR HORNS OR ANY PLANS TO FIX THE STEERING WHEELS.*AK

NHTSA ID
10088244
Incident
Aug 13, 2004
Suspension
Filed Apr 17, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THE TORQUE TUBE CRACKS INSIDE OF WELD ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE WHICH WEAKENS THE TRAILING ARM. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM *TT

NHTSA ID
8007825
Incident
Sep 1, 2001
Suspension
Filed Apr 17, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE CRACKS INSIDE OF WELD ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE WHICH WEAKENS THE TRAILING ARM. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM *TT

NHTSA ID
8007824
Incident
Dec 1, 2001
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 11, 2002

REAR AXLE INNER TUBE HAS 8 INCH CRACK. *AK

NHTSA ID
759190
Incident
Mar 7, 2002
Airbags
Filed Aug 23, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING 20MPH AND CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
895089
Incident
Jan 1, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

R2118796A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

23-014-15

EQUIPMENT

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

0801001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

2100601

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Spirit by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002100—
1998100—
1996001—
1995Viewing380244.1
1994871252.8
1993810246.1
1992581251.0
1991953363.7
1990632056.0
1989212148.6

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.