1990 Dodge Spirit air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1990 Dodge Spirit — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Oct 1, 2001
“While driving hit an island ,and in the middle of the street died in center, and airbags deployed. Consumer feels airbags should not have deployed.*ak”
filed Oct 19, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
083799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 1999
Air Bags problems in other Spirit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Spirit | 3 | 8% |
| 1994 Spirit | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 Spirit | 6 | 7% |
| 1992 Spirit | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 Spirit | 12 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Dodge Spirit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.