1990 Dodge Spirit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Dodge Spirit. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
63 complaints7 involved a crash6 involved a fire11 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
There was a squeaking noise coming from rear. Rod in axle broke. consumer feels that wheel may come off. *Ak the weld broke at the spindle in the rear axle. the mechanic has fixed. consumer would like to be reimbursed for monies paid towards repiars. consumer feels an axle problem should not occur within 68000 miles. *jg
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bags deployed without reason or warning, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Had not contacted a dealer yet. Consumer rearended another vehicle.*ak *yd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed I bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. Which I don't know the first thing about car elect. Components. Mr. Robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment…
Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed I bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. Which I don't know the first thing about car elect. Components. Mr. Robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment only.after fire I took numerous pictures of engine & wiring that his mechanic had done rewiring to. There was numerous wires connected to positive terminal that were not there previously,therewas a loud bang & there were flames extruding from under the hood , after fire was extinguished vineland f.d. Asked what were all the wires there for. I told them that mr. Robert's auto mechanic had rewired electrical system &replaced, they told me I should contact our insurance compancy &have them investigate the matter. The v.f.d. Stated that it may have been due to elect. & or fuel malfunction. I still owe over $2500.00 on this vehicle & the insurance co. Has totalled this car at 2500.00 . I beleive this problem was incurred by the maintenance performed on this car by the seller & or the maintenance performed by seller. My wife was not injured physically but mentally due to the fact she was in the vehicle at the time of the incident . Any suggestion's or help would be greatly appreciated, I am 1 person trying to support a family of 5 & do not feel I should continue to pay for a car I no longer possess or can drive. do I have any right's?
- Power train › Manual transmission
As vehicle was in motion automatic transmission went into limp mode, shifting down from 4TH gear into 2ND gear dangerously slowing the car from 60 mph to 35 mph, there was no forewarning, transmission has been replaced 3 times with a chrysler remanufactured transmission. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckles are too long. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
3RD transmission; 1ST replaced at 115K miles,2nd at 117k,3rd at 113k,2nd & 3RD are chrysler remanf transmission. trans went into limp mode at 60mph, dangerous lost of speed on highway in traffic.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I previously owned an 89 model of this car and would like to know recall status. No safety defect stated in summary. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving hit an island ,and in the middle of the street died in center, and airbags deployed. Consumer feels airbags should not have deployed.*ak
- Unknown or other
Peeling -car must be stripped completely paint center says
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
We got the car from my mother who in turn bought it brand new and took very good care of it.when we got it the cruise control stopped working right away and one of the windows wouldn't roll down.one day the other window wouldn't roll down anymore.a couple days later the stereo and speakers quite working.the car burns oil.it was brought to a shop,they said it was the gasket covers,which would cost over$600.00. *ak
- Electrical system
When air condition IS on high the steering column got hot and burned the wire that indicates no brakes. Also it has melted the cover below the ignition switch.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread seperation from body, no deflation, happened on 2 tires. *ak( dot number: tire size: 205/65r15 )
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving on a secondary road going 40 mph and without any advanced warning driver's side airbag deployed. deployment caused consumer into a ditch, and resulted in minor face injuries to consumer. airbag deployed on its own without any type of impact on the vehicle prior to deployment. *ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear…
Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear selector failed, did not show the correct gear, and rearview mirror fell off. parts for wiring harness purchased at dealer. *ak *ML
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed, causing vehicle to stall without indication. Dealer has replaced switch twice. Now when owner turns on the a/c or heater fan, the section of the switch where the wires connect becomes extremely hot. *ak *ML
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer has had 3 major transmission failures in less tha 85,000 miles. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle has experienced three transmission failures in less than 85,000 miles. *mjs
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission locks up in second gear, and isn't shifting properly. this IS the third transmission put into the vehicle. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While stopping at a stop light air bag deployed. Not sure of type of iinjury sustained. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing vehicle to hesitate and stall while driving which may result in a crash. dealer replaced the transmission 4 times with a rebuild transmission. dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Had transmission rebuilt 2 times by dealer, 3RD by independent garage. dealer said vehicle out of warranty.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Theire IS an oil leakage which IS coming from the engine gasket valve cover. Dealer replaced the gasket valve twice, and they still can't determine the cause. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
The ignition switch started to smoke when I was driving down a main artery of traffic and I litterally had to turn on my signal and then make a quick exit off the road so not to intterrupt any traffic behind me.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Found oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets on to the engine. Was losing oil fast. Had to replace oil about 3 times or more a month. Taking vehicle to dealer to check. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10150552Child 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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 618039Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39050Rough idle/start up die out following cold engine start up.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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