MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Spirit

▲ Better than typical
1995 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:22.150Z

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: 63 complaints 1991: 95 complaints 1991 1992: 58 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
199063
199195
199258
199381
199487
199538
19960
19981
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950703

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

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 (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 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:automatic transmission, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Spirit have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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