1990 DODGE SPIRIT PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission issues:

  • 3rd transmission failed at 113k miles, 2nd and 3rd Chrysler remanf transmission, went into limp mode at 60mph
    
  • Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing hesitation and stalling while driving
    
  • Transmission failed, locks up in second gear, not shifting properly
    
  • Transmission would not shift, remained stuck in park, bucked violently when shifting gears
    
  • Vehicle would not shift out of second gear, could not go over 35mph
    

• 2. Airbag deployment issues:

  • Airbags deployed without reason or warning, causing loss of control
    
  • Airbag deployed without inflating during front end collision with a deer
    
  • False deployment of airbag, causing injury to occupants
    
  • Driver's side airbag deployed without frontal collision
    
  • Airbag deployment caused minor face injuries
    
  • Airbag deployed on its own without any impact on the vehicle
    

• 3. Ignition switch issues:

  • Ignition switch failure, causing vehicle to stall without indication, burning wiring harness, resulting in a fire
    
  • Ignition switch fire due to electrical short
    
  • Ignition switch started to smoke while driving
    
  • Ignition switch failure, heat damage, wiring harness faulty, brake pads fell off
    
  • Ignition switch failure, smoke coming from steering column, burned wiring
    
  • Air condition on high caused steering column to get hot and burn wires
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Alternator belt failed
    
  • Heater core failure, leaking antifreeze into vehicle
    
  • Engine gasket leaks, motor mounts failed
    
  • Failed water pump
    
  • Rear axle failure, rear trailing arm replaced due to crack
    
  • Steering column overheating, melting plastic
    
  • Speedometer failed
    
  • Front calipers sticking, causing premature wear on brake pads
    
  • Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing wiring harness to burn and result in a fire
    
  • Valve cover and gasket failed, leaking oil from the engine
    
  • Cruise control disengages without applying brakes
    
  • Engine valve cover gasket dislocated, causing oil leak
    
  • Headlamp failure
    
  • False deployment of driver's airbag, causing injury
    
  • Vehicle stalled due to fuel pressure regulator rupture
    
  • Turn signal lights failed
    
  • Rear axle trailing bar broken, replacement part delayed
    
  • CD player, speakers, and window issues
    
  • Oil leakage from valve cover, dealer unable to determine cause
    
  • White smoke from steering column, burned wire indicating no brakes
    
  • Squeaking noise from rear, rod in axle broke
    
  • Tread separation from body on two tires
    
  • Airbag deployed while stopping at a stoplight
    
  • Airbag deployed at low speed without impact
    
  • Transmission shifted into 2nd gear without warning, reducing speed suddenly
    
  • Airbag deployed while driving over a pothole
    
  • Vehicle hit an island, died, and airbags deployed
    
  • Steering column overheated and melted wires below ignition switch.