1991 Dodge Spirit electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1991 Dodge Spirit — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I use my a/c the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover. I've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so I had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits. I went…”
filed Jan 17, 2001
“Paint is peeling constantly in chunks,and steering wheel and surrounding areas become hot with heat from assumeably the ignition.”
filed Sep 26, 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, 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% |
| 1990 Spirit | 13 | 21% |
| 1989 Spirit | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.