1993 Dodge Spirit Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 21%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Dodge Spirit, 21% of the 81 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Consumer states the vehicle started to stalls intermittently at 75,000 mile during damps weather condition. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasion and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8019504, filed 2002-09“Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. Due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). Repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. Vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. Water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. Created large amount of engine noise. Additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #766617, filed 2002-09“While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replace fuel pump/EGR valve, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833358, filed 1999-01“Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle has been in/out dealer shop for repairs. Condition still occurs, and dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828908, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Spirit
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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