1994 Dodge Spirit engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Dodge Spirit — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1994 dodge spirit caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. *kb the police report stated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0372-91”
filed May 22, 2008
“Vehicle has had intermittent problem with seals on engine gasket. They were leaking, and causing vehicle to stall. Dealer has repaired them 3 other times with no explanation why it kept happening. Other problem is with passenger door rusting on inside at hinges. Door is about to come off. Dealer…”
filed Mar 14, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Spirit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Spirit | 4 | 11% |
| 1993 Spirit | 17 | 21% |
| 1992 Spirit | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 Spirit | 25 | 26% |
| 1990 Spirit | 10 | 16% |
| 1989 Spirit | 5 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.