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1993 DODGE SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

118

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 5 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

The 1993 DODGE SPIRIT has received a total of 118 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (8 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (8 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10134595 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | | N/A miles
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
#10071548 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
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
#10083302 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | | 128,000 miles Crash
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
#10067552 | TIRES | | N/A miles
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
#10067552 | WHEELS:RIM | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

180597 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 DODGE SPIRIT

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

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