Dodge Spirit Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Spirit model year from 1995 using 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Spirit year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
38complaints
0recalls
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Complaints by model year

199538
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Spirit. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199538——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Spirit year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Spirit problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    821%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    718%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    513%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    411%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    411%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    38%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    25%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    25%
  • Steeringworst: 1995
    25%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    25%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    25%
  • Seatsworst: 1995
    13%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Spirit should you avoid?

None of the Dodge Spirit years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Dodge Spirit problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (8), electrical system (7) and brakes (5). Transmission complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Spirit had?

0 recalls across 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.