1992 Dodge Spirit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Dodge Spirit. Newest first.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Owner complaints
58 complaints4 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
I am retracting what I reported on my airbag light...it does come on and then go out but still...i dont know if its safe... Updated
- Air bags
Takata recall airbag light does not work.
- Unknown or other
Concerns regarding recalls on 1992 dodge spirit.*mr consumer request information on 1992 dodge spirit recalls. *Nm *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Left side windshield wiper arm or pivot suddenly came loose in heavy snow. The right side wiper continued to work but the left side only moved inches if at all. While trying to pull off I-79 I nearly hit another car due to snow covered left side windshield. Wiper arm IS loose on pivot or pivot IS loose. We've had the problem before, dodge was to order a replacement pivot when the car was in my mother's name. *la
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel odors are getting into vehicle while driving, vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Power train › Automatic transmission
Chrysler transmissions used on all spirits, acclaims, lebaron sedans, cirrus, stratus, all minivans must be investigated. there IS a built in defect. I would have reported this sooner, but I was a chrysler employee. the second time the trans failed was at 65-70 mph in traffic. also, caught on fire as well, smoke entered the passenger compartment. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket cracked on original and on the sameplace on the replacement. *slc
- Suspension › Rear
This car was originally leased new by a former employer in 1992. I am the original driver and has truly followed all maintenance procedures and performed all required repairs. The car has been driven moderately all during its life. The rear torsion bar, which IS located inside the rear axle and…
This car was originally leased new by a former employer in 1992. I am the original driver and has truly followed all maintenance procedures and performed all required repairs. The car has been driven moderately all during its life. The rear torsion bar, which IS located inside the rear axle and runs between both rear wheels, has apparently broken. The repair will cost $650 plus tax. The integrity of the rear suspension IS presumably a safety issue. Whereas the front suspension, steering, axles are very complex in a front-wheel drive auto, the rear axle and suspension IS, from what I can tell, very low-tech and should last the life of the auto. Instead, the torsion bar in this rather inert part of the car has simply broken for no apparent reason. I have heard of other cases of a broken rear torsion bar, both at this dealer's service operation and at my local garage. This strikes me as being an engineering/manufacturing defect in the suspension rather the result of normal wear and use. My dodge says chrysler refuses to participate financially in the repair, saying they don't want to set a "precedent." please address this safety issue.*ak
- Power train
Speedometer and odometer quit working. on 04/23, the speedometer would not work for the first 5 miles, then it would start working. on 4/27 the speedometer and odometer quit working all together. on 01/07/98, I was charged 320.52 to replace the speed and emission sensors. can you please help me…
Speedometer and odometer quit working. on 04/23, the speedometer would not work for the first 5 miles, then it would start working. on 4/27 the speedometer and odometer quit working all together. on 01/07/98, I was charged 320.52 to replace the speed and emission sensors. can you please help me to get this defect corrected. with accessing this website I was unaware that others are having the same problems. I am very disappointed that the dealer (zangara dodge) knew about these defeats years in advance, yet I was charged to correct these problems. since this problem has reaccured, any help that you can provide me will be appreciated. driving without a speedometer IS scary and very dangerous....i just do not have another $320 to pay the dealership to correct this problem again. thank you for your assistance. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
I did a report yesterday, but I had the date I bought the car wrong, I bought the car in 1999 may 8, I have a lot of problems safety wise. I have a dodge sheet recall lising the tbs number for the items on my car that hav\e a defaul\t in it IS as follows #081695a speed control dont work, #2210695a…
I did a report yesterday, but I had the date I bought the car wrong, I bought the car in 1999 may 8, I have a lot of problems safety wise. I have a dodge sheet recall lising the tbs number for the items on my car that hav\e a defaul\t in it IS as follows #081695a speed control dont work, #2210695a shift quality poor #31804936 power loss while driving, #4210193 whistling noise at idle, number 5110193 squeaking noise from exhaust pipe. Number #7 060292 ignition key hard to turn, 050692 rear brake rattles the spped odometer never worked, I did not receive a owner manual, I receive the list from automotive recalls and technical service bulletions for 1992 dodge spirit v6-181 3.0L soch vin 3 fl provide by alldata issue feb 92 safety recall number 538 tsb number 538, I have a lot of other defeacts please contact me as soon as possible. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train
Since I purchased my car, I had to have a lot of repairs, I just learn from a car dealer that dodge spirit 92 are recalled cars, I have had a lot of paint peeling since I bought my car, when I first bought it at had only one side of the car that was peeling, now its peeling very where, the day I…
Since I purchased my car, I had to have a lot of repairs, I just learn from a car dealer that dodge spirit 92 are recalled cars, I have had a lot of paint peeling since I bought my car, when I first bought it at had only one side of the car that was peeling, now its peeling very where, the day I drove off the lot with the car I noticed the odometer was not working and to this day it still do not work, so I dont know how fast I drive, when I drive I lose power right in the middle of traffic, this IS scary and dangerous, it just cut off. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
While trying to open the rear passenger door hinge broke without a prior warning. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving in city came to a complete stop. making a left hand turn into a parking lot, hit the end of curb, and driver's airbag deployed. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving transmission/overdrive will suddenly shift from third to second while going 55 mph, causing disintegration of transmission, resulting in pieces of metal falling into the transmission pan. The dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Structure › Body › Trunk lid
The trunk seal leaks at the upper corners of the trunk. water collected inside and trunk has rusted in certain areas. the jack and spare tire, which sat in the bottom of the trunk, were beyond repair. also, several times the turn signals have failed. usually have to stop and restart the car to get them to work. electrical short of some kind?
- Air bags › Frontal
When driving the vehicle the airbag indicator light stays on. a repair shop contacted, and stated they cannot touch the vehicle without authorization, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Smelled an odor of burning electrical wires inside of vehicle. When ignition switch IS on, wires would glow bright orange. Taking vehicle to dealer to check wire harness. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When driving through rain puddles or snow, the power steering /alternater belt slips off its pulleys
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving a loud noise was recongnized. Consumer took vehicle to a shop were consumer was told that the rear axle had broken. Dealer was not contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage. Ractures of upper steering column shaft coupling bolt, could result in lack of coupling load and loss of steering control. recall 92v-015.
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle accelerated rapidly as throttle was stuck wide open. Hit 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. Stopped vehicle by turning ignition off.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Rear
Valve cover gasket failed causing leakage.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes: driving approximately 45mph and was approaching a light, attemted to stop brakes grabbed, but did not hold. Car would not stop and we wound up in the middle of the highway. Dealer cant find anything wrong with the car. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 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.
- 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.
- 39983Intermittent or inoperative switches on the right front power window and the convertible top switch.
- 39980Turbo III cylinder head core plug service/cylinder head valley coolant leak.
- 39974Harsh transaxle shifts. *T2W
- 39258Harsh transaxle shifts.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
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