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#BS-1992-DODSPI-3420

1992 Dodge Spirit

Based on reports from 77 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
77
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Recalls
1
TSBs
41
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 77 complaints, 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

hissing sound from left side of engine

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

squeaking near the fan belt

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

9 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 69K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (12%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip6 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (6%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner4 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood3 (4%)
Power Train:axle Assembly3 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (4%)

1992 Dodge Spirit: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Spirit, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 68,840 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 69K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Spirit, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Spirit, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Spirit, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-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

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19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Dodge Spirit. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

92V015000Feb 1992

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Spirit according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1992 Dodge Spirit vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

77

Class avg

132

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. 77 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1992 Dodge Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Spirit?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Spirit is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Dodge Spirit reliable?
The 1992 Dodge Spirit has 77 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Dodge Spirit have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Dodge Spirit has 1 recall 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 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 68,840 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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?
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