MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Spirit

● Typical for this model
1993 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:15.999Z

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
81
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1993: 81 complaints 1993 81 1994: 87 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2002: 1 complaint
1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 81 complaints 1993 81 1994: 87 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 81 complaints 1993 81 1994: 87 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1993: 81 complaints

View as data table
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.

Engine and engine cooling

27% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

20% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Had an electrical fire under hood. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21

Suspension

19% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

Power train

12% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

Exterior lighting

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  2. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge Spirit reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge Spirit is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Spirit?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Spirit have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.