MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge Spirit

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:19.603Z

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, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 63 complaints 1991: 95 complaints 1991 1992: 58 complaints 1993: 81 complaints 1993 1994: 87 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1994: 87 complaints
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YearComplaints
198921
199063
199195
199258
199381
199487
199538
19960
19981
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM REAR AXLE, AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20020916

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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DRIVER'S THUMB WAS CUT WHEN DEPRESSING RELEASE BUTTON OF DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950518

PASSENGER SIDE LOCK, THE BOX PRESS TO DISENGAGE, FAULTY CAUGHT FINGER IN BOX CAUSING INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950323

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 87
R 19940518 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 94V023000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V023000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ● 1992 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ◆ 1993 ● 1990

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FAQ

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:automatic transmission, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Spirit have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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