1994 Dodge Spirit Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Dodge Spirit, 11% of the 87 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“1994 Dodge Spirit caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. The police report stated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0372-91”
NHTSA complaint #10229532, filed 2008-05“Vehicle has had intermittent problem with seals on engine gasket. They were leaking, and causing vehicle to stall. Dealer has repaired them 3 other times with no explanation why it kept happening. Other problem is with passenger door rusting on inside at hinges. Door is about to come off. Dealer expected consumer to oil door periodically.”
NHTSA complaint #882986, filed 2001-03“Engine has rough idle until vehicle warms up. When vehicle is started, the engine runs for a few seconds then stalls. When driving or turning at low speeds, engine stops. Vehicle is hard to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #537101, filed 1998-06“While driving vehicle at speeds up to 35 MPH engine shuts down.there is no power steering or brakes when this occurs. Dealer has installed a co pilot to monitor vehicle.owner is very concerned for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #814987, filed 1997-08Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Spirit
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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