1991 Dodge Spirit Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Dodge Spirit, 14% of the 95 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“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 back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/AC blower motor, so I replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #738474, filed 2000-12“When starting the vehicle the gear shift would move, but not catch any gear. This was due to battery acid leaking unto the leakage cable for the gears. The dealer stated that nothing could be done about the acid leaking onto the cable. However, the dealer did replaced the cable.”
NHTSA complaint #827724, filed 1998-09“Repeated attempts by the dealer to repair this problem/defect have not ever actually fixed it--it keeps reoccurring. No safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #723613, filed 2000-06Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Spirit
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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