1995 Dodge Spirit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
38 complaints2 involved a crash3 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Axle assembly
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…
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 same promblem a year ago.. Talked to another friend who has a 1995 dodge spirit. He had the same problem 6 months ago. Talked to someone who had a 1994 dodge spirit .. She never has had a problem with it.. Im thinking that it has to be a defect in the front axle of the car.
- Suspension › Rear
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
- Suspension
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 defect. *nm
- Electrical system › Horn · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
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…
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 where it belongs and where all american drivers have been trained to push. The other driver never realized I was there and could have crashed into me. with a working horn in the proper place, the other car may have stopped coming into my lane. Nothing has been done to fix this design flaw. I am not aware of any publicity by dodge about this problem with their horns or any plans to fix the steering wheels.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The vehicle leaked gasoline due to fuel line being abraded by friction. *Yh
- Suspension
Consumer stated the torque tube cracks inside of weld on left hand side of vehicle which weakens the trailing arm. Dealer contacted. nlm *tt
- Suspension
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
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle inner tube has 8 inch crack. *Ak
- Air bags › Side/window
While traveling 20mph and crossing railroad tracks, and without prior warning, driver's side airbag deployed. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Driver alerted to a problem by honking of other drivers, and told gasoline was streaming from the tank area. Drove home, found that the fuel and brake lines had been mounted one above the other (rigid vs. Moving parts) and the brake line support bracket had abraded both fuel lines, and one of them…
Driver alerted to a problem by honking of other drivers, and told gasoline was streaming from the tank area. Drove home, found that the fuel and brake lines had been mounted one above the other (rigid vs. Moving parts) and the brake line support bracket had abraded both fuel lines, and one of them completely through to the inside. Luckily no spark from the friction occurred or I would not be sending this report. This IS a highly dangerous situation and should be investigated immediately. I will wait for a few days for your instructions, but I will have to get it repaired to get to work. Please advise asap.
- Air bags › Side/window
Driver's side airbag partially deployed while driving over rail road crossing no accident involved.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
When going over a pot hole or a bump there was a rattling noise in left rear side of vehicle. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he said it was rear crossmember. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
This car was a lemon...dealer failed to repair and then sold this to another person...i received two parking tickets on this car which I have not had in my possession since july and the resgistation IS still in my name the car had many defects and dealer refused to refund full amount paid in…
This car was a lemon...dealer failed to repair and then sold this to another person...i received two parking tickets on this car which I have not had in my possession since july and the resgistation IS still in my name the car had many defects and dealer refused to refund full amount paid in cash...i was double teamed and emotional stressed by the tactics that the salemen used....i know the car was resold and it was a lemon ...IS there any way to stop this kind of treatment to consumers. No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
My cars air bag light continued to stay on and caught fire to my ignition switch. I was out over $600 for repairs. I know you have recalled some 1995 dodge cars and want to know if mine has the same parts on the air bag? pls advise via e-mail. Thanks. Joanne ramirez. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
When driving 70mph radiator would overheat & would melt the overflow tank. The spout would then melt close & no pressure would release. engine would then blow out, causing the vehicle to be inoperable. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
While driving at 20-30 mph wheel flew over car, across highway and 1/2 mile down embankment. Due to worn out left rear axle bearing. Manufacturer contacted and not able to remedy problem. Problems repaired at owners expense. Provide further information. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle has experienced several transmission overhauls due to failures causing slipping.
- Structure › Frame and members
The rear cross member broke, causing a loss of vehicle control, almost resulting in an accident. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
When the vehicle was turned on there was a shortage in the wires, the wiring of the steering column, the wires burnt out, causing the relay to go out. dealer was contacted, and they put fuses in and replaced the wiring. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tires skid on wet or and dry roads.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Serpentine belt broke/came off many times.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
After making a complete stop applied the foot to the accelerator the vehicle would not pull. had to push the accelerator down to the floor in order for the vehicle to pick up. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Electrical: driving down highway, saw cloud of smoke coming from beneath the hood, wires in steering column were on fire. Dealer said spring in steering column that allows wheel to tilt was lodged against one of the wires and wore off all the insulation. *ak
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
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *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.
- 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)
- 603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- 39974Harsh transaxle shifts. *T2W
- 39260Delayed transaxle engagement.
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