1990 Dodge Spirit Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Dodge Spirit, 10% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a squeaking noise coming from rear. Rod in axle broke. Consumer feels that wheel may come off. The weld broke at the spindle in the rear axle. The mechanic has fixed. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for monies paid towards repiars. Consumer feels an axle problem should not occur within 68000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #8015695, filed 2002-08“While driving vehicle made turn and heard a noise and rear started to sway. Took vehicle to dearlership and found the rear axle trailing bar was broken, will not have replacement part for another month and 1/2.”
NHTSA complaint #801336, filed 1996-08“Part of the suspension known as the trailing arm is broken, ordered part since august of 96. Chrysler/Dodge can't give any idea on shipment. Dodge stated on the phone that this is a national problem.”
NHTSA complaint #803328, filed 1996-10Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Spirit
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Spirit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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