MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Spirit

▲ Better than typical
1995 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:07.049Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 66 complaints 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 61 complaints 1993: 81 complaints 1993 1994: 87 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1995: 38 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 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES WAS NOTICED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A SHORT IN THE UNDER THE DASH WIRING THAT CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961212

ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CHANGING LANES INTO MY LANE. I HIT THE BRAKES AND PUSHED ON THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE HORN DID NOT SOUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040820

Also filed under STEERING

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear.

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1995 DODGE SPIRIT HAS A DEFECTIVE TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE TRAILING ARM WAS WELDED. THE WELD DID NOT HOLD LONG AND BROKE CAUSING A LOUD POP WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050419

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1992 ● 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ◆ 1994 ● 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge Spirit reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Spirit is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Spirit?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Spirit have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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