1993 Dodge Spirit Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,789miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Dodge Spirit, 11% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,789 miles.
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.
“I own a 1993 Dodge Spirit with only 96000 miles on it and I have been experiencing transmission problems. For no reason at all the transmission will shift out of gear when I am driving around town. It happens around 20-30 MPH. I have also experienced the transmission not changing gears as needed. I know there has been a long history of defects with the 41te and 42le transmissions. They should have been recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10013785, filed 2003-04, 96,789 miles“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 any speed, the vehicle makes a rattling noise. When taken to mechanic, mechanic stated that the differential was cracked. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #814732, filed 1997-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Spirit
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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