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#BS-1989-DODSPI-3420

1989 Dodge Spirit

Based on reports from 25 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 25 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the Suspension:rearMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (16%)

Suspension:rear3 (12%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (12%)

Power Train:axle Assembly2 (8%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (8%)

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.1 (4%)

Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (4%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (4%)

1989 Dodge Spirit: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Spirit, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,845 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Spirit, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Spirit, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:axle Assembly Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Dodge Spirit, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1989 Dodge Spirit. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

89V237000Feb 1990

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Spirit is the 1992 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1989 Dodge Spirit vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Spirit Model Years

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

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1989 Dodge Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Dodge Spirit?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Dodge Spirit is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Dodge Spirit reliable?

The 1989 Dodge Spirit has 25 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1989 Dodge Spirit problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1989 Dodge Spirit have any recalls?

Yes, the 1989 Dodge Spirit has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Spirit problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,845 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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