1992 Dodge Spirit Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Dodge Spirit, 14% of the 58 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.
“Chrysler transmissions used on all spirits, acclaims, lebaron sedans, cirrus, stratus, all minivans must be investigated. There is a built in defect. I would have reported this sooner, but I was a chrysler employee. The second time the trans failed was at 65-70 MPH in traffic. Also, caught on fire as well, smoke entered the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #749553, filed 2001-08“Since I purchased my car, I had to have a lot of repairs, I just learn from a car dealer that Dodge Spirit 92 are recalled cars, I have had a lot of paint peeling since I bought my car, when I first bought it at had only one side of the car that was peeling, now its peeling very where, the day I drove off the lot with the car I noticed the odometer was not working and to this day it still do not work, so I dont know how fast I drive, when I drive I lose power right in the middle of traffic, this is scary and dangerous, it just cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #719065, filed 2000-02“The trunk seal leaks at the upper corners of the trunk. Water collected inside and trunk has rusted in certain areas. The jack and spare tire, which sat in the bottom of the trunk, were beyond repair. Also, several times the turn signals have failed. Usually have to stop and restart the car to get them to work. Electrical short of some kind?”
NHTSA complaint #706384, filed 1999-05“Smelled an odor of burning electrical wires inside of vehicle. When ignition switch is on, wires would glow bright orange. Taking vehicle to dealer to check wire harness.”
NHTSA complaint #833537, filed 1999-01Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Spirit
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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