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#BS-1994-DODSPI-3420

1994 Dodge Spirit

Based on reports from 119 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

119

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 119 complaints, 10 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

11 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED

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 (11 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

Power Train:automatic Transmission11 (9%)

Seat Belts7 (6%)

Suspension:rear7 (6%)

Air Bags:frontal6 (5%)

Electrical System:ignition5 (4%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor4 (3%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline4 (3%)

Seats:front Assembly:recliner4 (3%)

1994 Dodge Spirit: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Spirit, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Spirit, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Spirit, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Spirit, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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 1994 Dodge Spirit. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

94V023000May 1994

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

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.

1994 Dodge Spirit vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

119

Class avg

178

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. 119 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.

Other Dodge Spirit Model Years

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

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1994 Dodge Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Spirit?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Dodge Spirit is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1994 Dodge Spirit reliable?

The 1994 Dodge Spirit has 119 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1994 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 1994 Dodge Spirit have any recalls?

Yes, the 1994 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 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 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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