1992 Dodge Spirit
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.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 61 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 66 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 81 |
| 1994 | 87 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
28% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
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Vehicle is in driveway in park in idle position jump into reverse impact 6:00 position speed unknown causing damages to house. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-10
Vehicle jumped out of park into reverse gear, causing loss of control/accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02
Service brakes
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
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Vehicle caught on fire while driving in engine compartment. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23
Air bags
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-07
Takata recall airbag light does not work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
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1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V015000 · Steering
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- Is the 1992 Dodge Spirit reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge Spirit is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Spirit?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Spirit have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.