Most common 1995 Dodge Spirit problems
Share of the 38 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Spirit complaints by model year
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Spirit:
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
What 1995 Dodge Spirit owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
I have a 1995 Dodge Spirit. About 2 weeks ago there started to be a shake on the front end. Took it to my mechanic and he said its something with the axle. I talked to a friend tonight who has a 1995 acclaim, which is basically the same vehicle just a different name put on the back.. He had that same promblem a year ago.. Talked to another friend who has a 1995 Dodge Spirit. He had the same problem 6 months ago. Talked to someone who had a 1994 Dodge Spirit .. She never has had a problem with it.. Im thinking that it has to be a defect in the front axle of the car.
While driving at 20-30 MPH wheel flew over car, across highway and 1/2 mile down embankment. Due to worn out left rear axle bearing. Manufacturer contacted and not able to remedy problem. Problems repaired at owners expense. Provide further information.
Electrical system
My cars air bag light continued to stay on and caught fire to my ignition switch. I was out over $600 for repairs. I know you have recalled some 1995 Dodge cars and want to know if mine has the same parts on the air bag? Pls advise via e-mail. Thanks. Joanne ramirez.
Electrical: driving down highway, saw cloud of smoke coming from beneath the hood, wires in steering column were on fire. Dealer said spring in steering column that allows wheel to tilt was lodged against one of the wires and wore off all the insulation.
Brakes
Driver alerted to a problem by honking of other drivers, and told gasoline was streaming from the tank area. Drove home, found that the fuel and brake lines had been mounted one above the other (rigid vs. Moving parts) and the brake line support bracket had abraded both fuel lines, and one of them completely through to the inside. Luckily no spark from the friction occurred or I would not be sending this report. This is a highly dangerous situation and should be investigated immediately. I will wait for a few days for your instructions, but I will have to get it repaired to get to work. Please advise asap.
This car was a lemon...dealer failed to repair and then sold this to another person...I received two parking tickets on this car which I have not had in my possession since July and the resgistation is still in my name the car had many defects and dealer refused to refund full amount paid in cash...I was double teamed and emotional stressed by the tactics that the salemen used....I know the car was resold and it was a lemon ...is there any way to stop this kind of treatment to consumers. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
1995 Dodge Spirit engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Dodge Spirit a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Spirit to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Spirit?
The transmission & drivetrain — 8 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the electrical system (7) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Spirit have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Dodge Spirit. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Spirit problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 54,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.