MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge Spirit

○ Not enough data
1998 Dodge Spirit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:03.206Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

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 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 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 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 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 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
198921
199066
199196
199261
199381
199487
199538
19960
19981
20021

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

I was driving to work engine got hot then just stopped running and hasen't ran since. Ihad it looked at by three of four machnics and they said that it was a head gasket that would cost around 1300 dollars to fix.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Dodge Spirit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years1 year

Worst years2 years

FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge Spirit reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Spirit?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.