1993 Dodge Spirit Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Dodge Spirit, 6% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving 65 MPH, the cruise control was engaged and set itself to 90 MPH without warning. The consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle to 30 MPH. This problem caused a minor rear end collision. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10083302, filed 2004-07, 128,000 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“The brake lights came on and remained on while driving due to the throttle taking over. While driving the vehicle throttle became stuck open. Although the vehicle's brake was being depressed the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer was forced to shift into first gear which slowed the vehicle enough that the consumer could turn onto a side road. She immediately jammed the vehicle into park and turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was there for two weeks but they were unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. The problem had not recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10071548, filed 2004-04“Vehicle does not accelerate properly, goes to put foot on gas pedal has no response. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times, claims cannot locate problem. Due to this defect consumer is scared to operate vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #813516, filed 1997-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Spirit
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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