1990 Dodge Spirit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1990 Dodge Spirit, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1990 Dodge Spirit
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Dodge Spirit have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There was a squeaking noise coming from rear. Rod in axle broke. Consumer feels that wheel may come off. *ak the weld broke at the spindle in the rear axle. The mechanic has fixed. Consumer would like”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2002 · Suspension
“Air bags deployed without reason or warning, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Had not contacted a dealer yet. Consumer rearended another vehicle.*ak *yd”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2001 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Dodge Spirit. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 21–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Spirit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Spirit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge Spirit | 1 | 21 |
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1 | 63 |
| 1991 Dodge Spirit | 3 | 95 |
| 1992 Dodge Spirit | 1 | 58 |
| 1993 Dodge Spirit | 0 | 81 |
| 1994 Dodge Spirit | 1 | 87 |
| 1995 Dodge Spirit | 0 | 38 |
| 1998 Dodge Spirit | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Dodge Spirit | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1990 Dodge Spirit
How do I know if my 1990 Dodge Spirit has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1990 Dodge Spirit; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V237000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.