MYRModel Year Report

1990 Dodge Spirit

● Typical for this model
1990 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:06.559Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Spirit Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1993: 81 complaints 1993 1994: 87 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1990: 66 complaints
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YearComplaints
198921
199066
199196
199261
199381
199487
199538
19960
19981
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

FIRE
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CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION FAILURES/REPAIRS. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19930813

AIR BAGS 24%

24% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960725

AIRBAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER DID NOT INFLATE DURING FRONT END COLLISION; VEHICLE HIT A DEER ON HIGHWAY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950929

ENTIRE FRONT END TOTALLED W/AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950809

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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CRACKED ENGINE HEAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19941229

ENGINE VALVE COVER/GASKETS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (89V-237).

NHTSA ODI report, 19941215

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and multiple axle.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900221 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Campaign 89V237000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ● 1992 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ◆ 1994 ● 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Dodge Spirit reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Dodge Spirit is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Spirit?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Spirit have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.