1991 Dodge Spirit
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Dodge Spirit.
Recalls on the 1991 Dodge Spirit
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Service brakes: caliper
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Seat belts: anchorage
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND…
Source: NHTSA
What 122 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1991 Dodge Spirit at a glance
- Trims
- BaseESLER/T
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-Cylinder, 3.0L 6-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.2L 4-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 3-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1991 Dodge Spirit?
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Spirit with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1991 Dodge Spirit reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Dodge Spirit?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Dodge Spirit listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.