1991 Dodge Spirit engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Dodge Spirit — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle started to hesitate. Consumer noticed smoke and flames and pulled off the road. Functional damage was sustained to the engine and under carriage areas. *jg *jb”
filed Feb 13, 2003
“Consumer stated that after a leakage on vehicle had found out that head gasket had been leaking due to a crack. *ak the design of the cylinder head was defective. The consumer's internet research indicated that there were other consumers who experienced the same cylinder head crack and the…”
filed Feb 22, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Spirit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Spirit | 4 | 11% |
| 1994 Spirit | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 Spirit | 17 | 21% |
| 1992 Spirit | 8 | 14% |
| 1990 Spirit | 10 | 16% |
| 1989 Spirit | 5 | 24% |
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.