1992 DODGE SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

77

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 6 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

The 1992 DODGE SPIRIT has received a total of 77 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (9 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT, potentially affecting up to 20,000 vehicles.

Recall 92V015000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

| 20,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

77 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11253903 | AIR BAGS | | 60,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.
#11253912 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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
#10087438 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
CONCERNS REGARDING RECALLS ON 1992 DODGE SPIRIT.*MR CONSUMER REQUEST INFORMATION ON 1992 DODGE SPIRIT RECALLS. *NM *JB
#10052697 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | | 68,840 miles
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
#8004406 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

090295 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

TURBO III CYLINDER HEAD CORE PLUG SERVICE/CYLINDER HEAD VALLEY COOLANT LEAK. *TW

241794 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 DODGE SPIRIT

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

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