1994 DODGE SPIRIT PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Fire Hazard:

  • 1994 Dodge Spirit caught fire while driving on the Ohio Turnpike, originating in the engine compartment.
    

• 2. Air Bag Deployment Issues:

  • Air bag deploy almost caused injury
    
  • Air bag warning lights flutter erratically
    
  • Air bag deployment caused thumb injuries
    
  • Air bag deployed during collision, causing hand injuries
    

• 3. Transmission Problems:

  • Downshifting on its own
    
  • Popping back into gear
    
  • Transmission failure necessitating replacement
    
  • Transmission slipping
    
  • Transmission needs complete overhaul
    
  • Transmission failure to shift into reverse
    
  • Transmission and seals failure
    
  • Harsh downshifting
    
  • Sudden power loss to drive wheels
    

• 4. Brake Issues:

  • Anti-lock brakes grind/squeal
    
  • Noises from front brakes
    
  • Front brakes squeak
    
  • Noisy rear brakes
    
  • Noisy power steering belt
    

• 5. Seat Belt Malfunctions:

  • Motorized shoulder belt tightens around passenger
    
  • Passenger side seat belt retracts too tightly
    
  • Passenger side automatic seat belt failure
    
  • Seat belt tightens when door is opened
    
  • Air bag hit driver in face during normal driving
    

• 6. Engine Problems:

  • Engine belt tensioner broke
    
  • Engine idles roughly
    
  • Engine stalls without warning
    
  • Engine shuts down while driving
    

• 7. Paint Issues:

  • Peeling and flaking paint
    
  • Clear coat flaking off
    
  • Paint chipping and flaking
    
  • Paint appears leprosy
    

• 8. Steering Issues:

  • Power steering failure
    
  • Steering rack malfunction
    
  • Steering column broken
    

• 9. Miscellaneous Safety Concerns:

  • Heater core failure
    
  • Gas tank leaks
    
  • Gas pedal sticks and missing spring
    
  • Rear axle snapped
    
  • Windshield washer malfunction
    
  • Gas tank rust and leaking
    

• 10. Other Mechanical Problems:

  • Crankshaft failure causing stalling
    
  • Bracket causing gas line puncture
    
  • Drive belts and fuel injection failure
    
  • Noisy axle shaft bearings
    
  • Noisy transmission
    
  • Noisy transaxle
    
  • Noisy transmission in reverse
    
  • Windshield wiper arm loose
    
  • Seat latch broke
    
  • Vehicle stalls intermittently
    
  • Electrical relay short causing fuel pump failure