MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Spirit

▲ Better than typical
1995 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:21.360Z

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
38
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 38 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 1994: 87 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 38 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 1994: 87 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 38 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1995: 38 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.

Power train

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Electrical system

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-12

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, 2004-08-20

Also filed under Steering

Service brakes

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2005-04-19

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

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

1995 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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