1994 Dodge Spirit
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.
- Complaints
- 87
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 87 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
21% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Seat belts
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and rear/other.
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Driver's thumb was cut when depressing release button of driver's shoulder belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18
Mother was killed in auto accident when shoulder belt became detached from victim. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-12
Passenger side lock, the box press to disengage, faulty caught finger in box causing injuries. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-23
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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1994 Dodge Spirit caught fire while driving on the Ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. *kb the police report stated the fire originated in the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-22
Suspension
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing rear and non-powered axle assembly.
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While driving heard a noise coming from rear axle, and there was a popping sound. Dealer has been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-16
Air bags
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Consumer state while traveling 35 MPH in result of a vehicle crash consumer air bag deploy and caught passenger coat on fire. Please provide further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1994Complaint volume 87 complaints filed for this model year.
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1994-05-18Seat belts94V023000 The safety belt anchors (Buckle lock bars) do not meet the static load requirements of FMVSS No. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Remedy: The traveling safety belt lock bar assemblies will be replaced on these vehicles.
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1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V023000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1994 Dodge Spirit reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Dodge Spirit is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Spirit?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 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.