1993 Dodge Spirit Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 81 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 1993 Dodge Spirit, 16% of the 81 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.
“Battery will die out at any speed. Consumer feels this is very dangerous at highway speeds. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced timing belt, camshaft and the top part of engine. Problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further informaation.”
NHTSA complaint #8015378, filed 2002-08“Upon starting vehicle or when driving smoke is coming from steering column area. Problem occurred mostly upon starting vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has not determine the cause. Ignition switch shorted out and burned up.”
NHTSA complaint #866357, filed 2000-07“Driving and vehicle filled up with smoke,turned the ignition off and took key out. Key was so hot that driver dropped it. Second time started the vehicle smoke boiled out and smoke started coming from the column. Battery also blew up.”
NHTSA complaint #813756, filed 1997-07Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Spirit
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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