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#BS-1991-DODSPI-3420

1991 Dodge Spirit

Based on reports from 135 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

135

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 135 complaints, 11 crashes, 8 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

25 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED

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 (25 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine25 (19%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (7%)

Electrical System:ignition6 (4%)

Airbags6 (4%)

Speed Control6 (4%)

Structure:frame And Members5 (4%)

Air Bags:frontal5 (4%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump4 (3%)

1991 Dodge Spirit: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Spirit, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Spirit, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Spirit, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Spirit, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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 1991 Dodge Spirit. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

90V162000Aug 1990

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

90V194000Apr 1991

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

91V122000Nov 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1991 Dodge Spirit vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

135

Class avg

113

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1991.

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. 135 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 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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1991 Dodge Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Spirit?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Dodge Spirit is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 25 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Dodge Spirit reliable?

The 1991 Dodge Spirit has 135 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1991 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 1991 Dodge Spirit have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Dodge Spirit has 3 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?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

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?

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