1995 Dodge Spirit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spirit years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Spirit. That is the most of any Spirit model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 21%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 38owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge Spirit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 11% | 54,041 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge Spirit recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Dodge Spirit.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Safety blt latch operation (PE96008) — opened Jan 25, 1996, closed Jun 28, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
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…
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…
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
Other Dodge Spirit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Spirit | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Spirit | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Spirit | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 38 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Spirit?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Spirit?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Dodge Spirit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spirit model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.