MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Spirit

● Typical for this model
1992 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:56.294Z

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, 1992 highlighted. 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 81 complaints 1993 1994: 87 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1992: 61 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 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 19950310

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950123

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20190907

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190907

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

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.

Campaign 92V015000 — 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

1992 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ● 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ◆ 1994 ● 1993

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FAQ

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