Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1990 Dodge Spirit Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 5%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 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1990 Dodge Spirit, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“We got the car from my mother who in turn bought it brand new and took very good care of it.when we got it the cruise control stopped working right away and one of the windows wouldn't roll down.one day the other window wouldn't roll down anymore.a couple days later the stereo and speakers quite working.the car burns oil.it was brought to a shop,they said it was the gasket covers,which would cost over$600.00.”

NHTSA complaint #727512, filed 2000-08

“Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. Also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear selector failed, did not show the correct gear, and rearview mirror fell off. Parts for wiring harness purchased at dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #863775, filed 2000-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1995	1	3%
1994	5	6%
1993	2	2%
1992	3	5%
1991	2	2%
1990	3	5%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Spirit

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints Air bags
15 complaints Electrical system
13 complaints Engine cooling
10 complaints Suspension
6 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Seats
2 complaints Vehicle speed control
2 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Fuel system
1 complaints Other 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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