1994 Dodge Spirit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1994 Dodge Spirit, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1994 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)
The safety belt anchors (buckle lock bars) do not meet the static load requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Remedy: The traveling safety belt lock bar assemblies will be replaced on these vehicles.
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Dodge Spirit have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1994 dodge spirit caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. *kb the police report stated the fire orig”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Within 3 months of our purchase of this used car in 1999, the paint went very flat and the clear coat started flaking off in large chunks. The car appears to have leprosy. Upon further research, it wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2003 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Dodge Spirit. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | 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 1994 Dodge Spirit
How do I know if my 1994 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 1994 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 94V023000).
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.