1991 Dodge Spirit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 Dodge Spirit, and owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1991 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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Anchorage (seat belts)
Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
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Caliper (service brakes)
Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Dodge Spirit have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle started to hesitate. Consumer noticed smoke and flames and pulled off the road. Functional damage was sustained to the engine and under carriage areas. *jg *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling
“While driving the sway bar broke. The sway bar broke again after welding it. Dealer suggested that entire rear axle assembly be replaced. *tt *nlm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2003 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Dodge Spirit. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 22–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/2.5/3 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 1991 Dodge Spirit
How do I know if my 1991 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 Dodge Spirit; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 90V162000).
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.