MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Spirit — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution2 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 66 complaints, Recommended 1991: 96 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 61 complaints, Recommended 1993: 81 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 87 complaints, Caution 1995: 38 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999 2001 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1991 · 96
1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 66 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 96 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 61 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 81 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 87 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 38 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002 1991 · 96
1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 66 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 96 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 61 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 81 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 87 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 38 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002 1991 · 96
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2002 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999–2001 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1998 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1996 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ▲ Recommended 38 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 87 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 81 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 61 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ◆ Caution 96 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ● Recommended 66 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1989 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

7

recalls on file across every Dodge Spirit model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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