1991 DODGE SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

135

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 8 Fires 1 Death

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

The 1991 DODGE SPIRIT has received a total of 135 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (25 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (9 complaints), and Air Bags (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT, potentially affecting up to 148,398 vehicles.

Recall 91V122000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

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Recall 90V194000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 398 vehicles affected

Defect: THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence: AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.

Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.

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Recall 90V162000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

| 18,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

135 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 25 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10006846 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles Fire
*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. FUNCTIONAL DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE ENGINE AND UNDER CARRIAGE AREAS. *JG *JB
#10001921 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING THE SWAY BAR BROKE. THE SWAY BAR BROKE AGAIN AFTER WELDING IT. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT ENTIRE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY BE REPLACED. *TT *NLM
#764751 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
THE PAINT ON THE CAR'S HOOD BEGAN TO CRACK AND PEEL 4 YEARS AFTER THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DOCUMENTED CASES AND STILL CHRYSLER/DODGE ACKNOWLEDGES ANY WRONG DOING. IT WAS THEIR PAINTING PROCESS THAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN NOT THE THOUSANDS OF LATE 1980'S AND EARLY 1990'S DODGE CAR/TRUCK/VAN OWNERS. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US!!!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
#8013850 | SUSPENSION:REAR | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING OVER A STONEY ROAD AT 10MPH, THE ANTI SWAY BAR BROKE.*AK AFTER DRIVNG OVER FRESHLY LAID GRAVEL WHICH WAS DEEP IN SOME AREAS, THE VEHICLE STARTED EMITTING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE CHARACTERISTIC OF A BROKEN ANTI SWAY BAR. THIS BAR WAS WELDED AT A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR BUT LATER BROKE AGAIN. THE MANAGER AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON FAILURE. *JG
#762185 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 DODGE SPIRIT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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