1993 Dodge Spirit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
81 complaints8 involved a crash4 involved a fire4 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt: 1993 dodge spirit. the consumer received manufacturer's recall concerning the fuel sensor. the dealership arranged for the repairs. when the vehicle was taken to the service department they noticed the gas lines were corroded on both sides. if they were to be taken off they will…
Dt: 1993 dodge spirit. the consumer received manufacturer's recall concerning the fuel sensor. the dealership arranged for the repairs. when the vehicle was taken to the service department they noticed the gas lines were corroded on both sides. if they were to be taken off they will crumble. contacted chrysler to acquire new lines. they were no longer being made. chrysler stated the parts only have to be supplied for seven years. the recall work could not be done because the vehicle was not working without the gas lines. *ak *jb
- Vehicle speed control
The brake lights came on and remained on while driving due to the throttle taking over. *ph while driving the vehicle throttle became stuck open. although the vehicle's brake was being depressed the vehicle continued to accelerate. the consumer was forced to shift into first gear which slowed…
The brake lights came on and remained on while driving due to the throttle taking over. *ph while driving the vehicle throttle became stuck open. although the vehicle's brake was being depressed the vehicle continued to accelerate. the consumer was forced to shift into first gear which slowed the vehicle enough that the consumer could turn onto a side road. she immediately jammed the vehicle into park and turned off the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was there for two weeks but they were unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. the problem had not recurred. *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
While driving 65 mph, the cruise control was engaged and set itself to 90 mph without warning. The consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle to 30 mph. This problem caused a minor rear end collision. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *la
- Tires · Wheels › Rim
I brought my tire to a mechanic to replace a bent rim. He said he could not find a replacement rim and bent the rim back with a hammer. However the rim still looks unsafe. I took a digital photo and would like to send it to you. How do I do that. Please tell me if the tire IS now safe. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I own a 1993 dodge spirit with only 96000 miles on it and I have been experiencing transmission problems. for no reason at all the transmission will shift out of gear when I am driving around town. it happens around 20-30 mph. I have also experienced the transmission not changing gears as…
I own a 1993 dodge spirit with only 96000 miles on it and I have been experiencing transmission problems. for no reason at all the transmission will shift out of gear when I am driving around town. it happens around 20-30 mph. I have also experienced the transmission not changing gears as needed. I know there has been a long history of defects with the 41TE and 42LE transmissions. they should have been recalled. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states the vehicle started to stalls intermittently at 75,000 mile during damps weather condition. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasion and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Air bags did not deploy after a really bad impact. Also, seat belt buckles did not lock properly.dealer was notified. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Power train › Axle assembly · Vehicle speed control
Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. water…
Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. created large amount of engine noise. additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. Contacted daimler chrysler customer service 9-3-02--car not under warranty so they don't care. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Battery will die out at any speed. Consumer feels this IS very dangerous at highway speeds. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced timing belt, camshaft and the top part of engine. problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further informaation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Any and all problems with 1993 dodge spirit,. No safetyd efect listed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving 30 mph engine stalled, vehicle was towed to dealer , camshaft had broken.*ak *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlight covers are becoming very dim. This IS causing light not to be seen very clearly at night and at certain distances. Lens cover IS yellowish, and light IS hardly shinning through. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Upon visual inspection mechanic informed owner that rear axle's weld was breaking loose. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Front crash 35 mph, driver's airbag deployed, and a 3 inch piece of hard plastic hit driver in face and caused injury. *ak
- Tires
While driving at 30-35 mph this vehicle was equipped with firestone tires, size p19570r14. Tires separated while driving. dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring
Upon starting vehicle or when driving smoke IS coming from steering column area. problem occurred mostly upon starting vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has not determine the cause. *ak ignition switch shorted out and burned up. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while parked. There were no injuries. engine oil ignited when engine padding got heated by engine. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with stalling between 15-40 mph/ engine just died out. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Intermittently vehicle will stall without warning. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The cable that turns on the brakes got rapped up with the steering column/ universal joints, causing the cable to become separated from the vehicle. the dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak
- Seats
Driver's side seat bolt which supports the seat broke, causing movement in the seat when driving. also, only one bolt IS holding the seat in place. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer would only make repairs at owner's expense. *Ak *ML
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
When trying to fill the fuel tank valve shuts off immediately and fuel will begin shooting back out of the filler neck. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Smoke IS coming from the steering column. Prior to this incident, dealer replaced the steering column. the dealer has been notified of the incident. *ak
- Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Suspension › Rear
Rear axle cross member snapped in half which was replaced on may 24, 1999. *yc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
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…
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.
- 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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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.
- 606391California emissions recall #716 on reprogramming the powertrain control moudle (pcm).
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604809Federal and california emissions recall regarding the methanol concentration sensor.
- 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.
- 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.
- 51274Erroneous mil illumination with hex code $2e-egr system failure.
- 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
- 39260Delayed transaxle engagement.
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