1990 Dodge Spirit electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1990 Dodge Spirit — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed I bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. Which I don't know the first thing about car elect. Components. Mr. Robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment…”
filed Aug 28, 2001
“When air condition is on high the steering column got hot and burned the wire that indicates no brakes. Also it has melted the cover below the ignition switch.”
filed Aug 23, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *tt
0800600 REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 22, 2000This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Spirit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Spirit | 7 | 18% |
| 1994 Spirit | 8 | 9% |
| 1993 Spirit | 13 | 16% |
| 1992 Spirit | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 Spirit | 13 | 14% |
| 1989 Spirit | 1 | 5% |
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.