MYRModel Year Report

1991 Dodge Spirit

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:20.420Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1991 highlighted. 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 63 complaints 1991: 95 complaints 1991 1992: 58 complaints 1993: 81 complaints 1993 1994: 87 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1991: 95 complaints
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YearComplaints
198921
199063
199195
199258
199381
199487
199538
19960
19981
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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*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

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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VEHICLE PARKED, PUT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION, IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950106

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900824 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

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

Campaign 90V162000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 95
R 19910414 — air bags

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

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

Campaign 90V194000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910530 — PE (closed 19910930)

ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION

R 19911120 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

Campaign 91V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V194000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V122000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ● 1992 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1993 ● 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Dodge Spirit reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Dodge Spirit is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Spirit?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Spirit have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.