Dodge Spirit Problems by Year
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Spirit, across 4 model years (1995–2002). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (38). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Dodge Spirit years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Spirit model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Spirit: 38 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Spirit: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 Spirit: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Spirit problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Spirit model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Spirit | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 1998 Spirit | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 Spirit | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1995 Spirit | 38 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Spirit years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (38), 2002 (1), 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Spirit?
Power Train, with 8 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Dodge Spirit have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.