1992 DODGE SPIRIT PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake Issues:

  • ABS failure causing brakes to lock up on ice or wet surface
    
  • Brakes grabbed but did not hold, causing vehicle to slide
    
  • No response from anti-lock braking system
    
  • Front disc brake calipers failed, resulting in grinding noise and extended stopping distance
    
  • Master brake cylinder failed, causing extended stopping distance
    
  • Power steering failure making it difficult to turn steering wheel
    

• 2. Transmission Problems:

  • Chrysler transmissions used in vehicle had built-in defect
    
  • Transmission failure, not duplicating for dealer, cutting off while driving
    
  • Transmission pan gasket failed causing leakage
    
  • Transmission suddenly shifting from third to second gear
    
  • Vehicle accelerates rapidly with throttle stuck wide open
    
  • Vehicle jumps out of park into reverse gear
    

• 3. Engine Issues:

  • Engine belt, tensioner, lifters failed
    
  • Head gasket cracked
    
  • Serpentine belt failed due to debris collecting between belt and pulley
    
  • Timing belt and valve cover gasket failed causing leakage
    

• 4. Electrical Issues:

  • Ignition switch smoked due to electrical short
    
  • Airbag indicator light stays on
    
  • Wiring harness caught fire when vehicle was turned on
    
  • Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment, smoke entering passenger compartment
    
  • Zinc plating operation on steering column shaft coupling bolt causing breakage
    

• 5. Safety Related Issues:

  • Rear axle broke twice, rear end trailing axle cracked
    
  • Rear cross member and rear torsion bar failed, rear axle and suspension issues
    
  • Driver's seat bolt, frame, recliner mechanism broke
    
  • Vehicle accelerated when cruise control was engaged
    
  • Airbag did not deploy when vehicle was hit above the front bumper
    

• 6. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Paint peeling all over the vehicle
    
  • Fuel odors entering vehicle while driving
    
  • Inconsistent functioning of speedometer and odometer
    
  • Trunk seal leaks causing rust damage, turn signals failing
    
  • Windshield wiper failure, windshield wiper arm coming loose
    
  • Vehicle jumping into reverse gear, loss of control/accident
    
  • Rear passenger door hinge broke without warning