We found the following complaints for DODGE SPIRIT (1991)
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False deployment of air bag resulting in consumer injury.
I tried to steer away from acrash by turning the steering wheel hard to the left.my right arm was therefore in the 12:00 position on the steering wheel when the airbag deployed, and threw my right arm into the windshield smashing the windshield and my elbow knocked the rear view mirror off of the window.the seatbelt restrained me appropriately and i hadsome seatbelt bruising but the airbag severely contused my arm and elbowwith possible fractures and crushed bones resulting in my arm being immobilized in a long arm cast.the swelling and pain was so severe thatthe doctors could not determine the full extent of the injuries.now today they think that a traumatic fusion may have occurred in my wrist.are there any other injuries reported that havecaused other victims to have their arm/s thrown into the windshield by a deploying air bag?i do sitat least12 inches away from the steering wheel but i didn't have any reason to believe that the air bag deployed towards my face or chest, but rather in the opposite direction
Other: air bag problems. (attorney for client) (fourth vehicle on 503129, 601422, 601423,) *dh
Violent deployment of airbag, causing burns to driver's jaw/chest.
False deployment of air bag.
Violent deployment of air bag, causing injury to face.
No deployment of airbag during accident.
Consumer was involved in anaccident. Driver's airbag came out, but did not fully deploy, causing injuries andburning of mittens and coat.
Air bag indicator light remains on. *sd
Had a frontal collision, air bag did not deploy.tt
Vehicles driver side airbag deployed while driving for no reason.tt
The air bag sensor failed.
When starting the vehicle the gear shift would move, but not catch any gear.this was due to battery acid leaking unto the leakage cable for the gears. The dealer stated that nothing could be done about the acid leaking onto the cable. However, the dealer did replaced the cable.
Paint is peeling constantly in chunks,and steering wheel and surrounding areas become hot with heat from assumeably the ignition.
Vehicle stalls out with no warning while driving.tt
Upon using vehicle after hot start, vehicle performs erratic w/stalling and hesitation.tt
Repeated attempts by the dealer to repair this problem/defect have not ever actually fixed it--it keeps reoccurring.no safety defect listed in the summary.
Vehicle's ignition system electrcal wiring shorted and burned up.car would not turn off or release key from ignition.
Every six month when coming off the exit car stall.tt
Inability to remove key from ignition switch. This is the fifth incident.tt
When i use my a/c the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover.i've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so i had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits.i went back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/ac blower motor, so i replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. Long story short i've replaced everything that has to due with the heater/ac system to include the entire ignition system and the problem still exsits. I've gone so far as to visit local junk yards in order to see if evidance exsits that other 91" dodge spirits have had the same problems, of the 15 cars that i inspected all but one had the same overheating problem, i was able to identify that these cars had the same problems by viewing the wiring system under the steering column and notice that the wiring and steering column cover were melted or had heat damage caused to them as did my own car.
Smoking steering column due to failure of the ignition switch.
Distributor coil wire sends wrong message to computer, causing vehicle to intermittently stall.*aw
The ignition wires were replaced.*y
The wiring in the steering column started a fire and burned through the plastic that covers the steering column. This happen right after starting the vehicle. Driver was able to get out of vehicle safely. The vehicle will be repaired next week.the dealer said to be the wiring harness as defective.
Fuel gauge malfunction caused by failed dash unit.
While driving the car it began to overheat, and shortly thereafter the engine burst into flames and within minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames.my son was driving and had his dog in the car going on a camping trip.he barely got the car pulled off the road, and got the dog out before the entire passenger compartmrnt was also engulfed in flames.the fire was os intense it melted the front wheels off the car.it spread quickly through the passenger compartment and proceeded into the trunk of the car.the fire trucks were on the scene for probably an hour trying to put the fire out and get it under control.i would like to know the reason the car caught on fire plus why it spread to the passenger compartment so quickly as to barely escape alive.
Head gasket valve and water pump failed.
Head gasket failed failed and the thermostat was replaced twice.
Head gasket failed failed and the thermostat was replaced twice.
At 19,000 miles the timing belt has gone out without warning. Please describe.tt
Defective motor mounts, resulting in poor directional control.tt
Timing belt failed.
The timing belt was replaced three time , please describe.
Oil pan replaced due to oil leak.
Timing belt and fan belt failed.
Right rear motor mount failed.
Timing belt failed before/after recall repair.
Timing belt breaks when operating at 55-60 mph in 5th gear with the cruise control on, on7 occasions experienced failure.mjs
Timing belt failed twice.*aw
Driving about 65mph when vehicle stalled in traffic. Pulled to side of road & turned vehicle off. Restarted vehicle & drove a while; vehicle stalled out again. Called aaa & did not find problem. Followed a while; no stalling till truck left. Took to dealer; on diagnostic & nothing found. Vehicle was test driven.
Head gasket failed failed and the thermostat was replaced twice.
Cracked engine head, causing engine coolant toleak.
Head gasket valve and water pump failed.
Timing belt deteriorated/failed due to coolant leak,causing vehicle to stall.
Consumer stated that after a leakage onvehicle had found out that head gasket had been leaking due to a crack.the design of the cylinder head was defective.the consumer's internet research indicated that there were other consumers who experienced the same cylinder head crack and the manufacturer should recall it.
Repeated transmission repairs & oil leaks + head replacements.
Engine head failed 4times.
Engine gasket keeps blowing and warped the engine head .please describe .
Speedometer/odometer stopped working, and then suddenly started again. Also replaced oul pressure sensor.
Twice now oil pan has been damaged because it is too low.once it was damaged going on a country road and scrapeing the crown in the road and causing the oil pan to leak.another time in the snow we hit an ice ball from the car infront of us causing a huge dent in the oil pan.the oil pan is roughly 2 inches lower than anything else on the car, which means thatanytime you hit anything the first thing that gets damaged will be oil pan and in return could cause more serious problems.
*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle started to hesitate.consumer noticed smoke and flames and pulled off the road.functional damage was sustained to the engine and under carriage areas.*jg
While traveling at approximately 55 mph, the timing belt failed causing the vehicle to loss all power which could have resulted in injury.
Head gasket failed failed and the thermostat was replaced twice.
Due to design flawtiming beltbroke on nine different occasions in the last 4 years. Dealercan not determine what's causing this problem.
Purchase car used had it a month and a half the car broke down the engine needs to be replaced .tt
Car was sitting at the side of the roadwhen it caught fire. Fire dept. Did not list a cause for the fire.
Serpentine belt fails due to debris collecting betweent belt and pulley. All operation of vehicle interrupted and shut down. Please describe details.
Timing belt and fan belt failed.
Serpentine belt fails due to debris collecting betweent belt and pulley. All operation of vehicle interrupted and shut down. Please describe details.
Two mufflers and exhaust system failed.
Oxygen sensor failed twice.
Air condition condensor cracked and leaks freon and oil.tt
When i use my a/c the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover.i've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so i had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits.i went back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/ac blower motor, so i replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. Long story short i've replaced everything that has to due with the heater/ac system to include the entire ignition system and the problem still exsits. I've gone so far as to visit local junk yards in order to see if evidance exsits that other 91" dodge spirits have had the same problems, of the 15 cars that i inspected all but one had the same overheating problem, i was able to identify that these cars had the same problems by viewing the wiring system under the steering column and notice that the wiring and steering column cover were melted or had heat damage caused to them as did my own car.
Headlights are fogged from heat of weather and consumer can't see at night. Headlights are made from plastic andheat has blurred the lights. Dealer contacted. Please add vin.
The first time i filled the tank the car caught on fire. It ran goo in the 39 days i had it, appart from being hesitant to change gear at times. On sunday while taking my kids on a trip to great adventure,i was just over the betsy ross bridge when i notice smoke through my rear view. I hurriedly pulled over and in a few second we notice the smoke was under the hood. And we stand there we notice melted rubber or wire was dropping down on the pavement so we grabbed a few things from the car and kept our distance untill the police and fire truck appeared.
Fuel pump went out, vehicle seized while driving ,please discribe problem.tt
Fuel pump assembly in fuel tank, over heated wires caused the fuel pump to fail.tt
Consumer parked car and while still sitting incar started to feel very strong heat and car burst into flames. Consumer was able to get out of the car. Consumer believes fuel line leak may have started the fire.
Speedometer/odometer stopped working, and then suddenly started again. Also replaced oul pressure sensor.
Replaced speedometer sensor.
Repeated transmission repairs & oil leaks + head replacements.
Tranmission went out, and when putting the gear in drive, the vehicle won't move anywhere.vehicle lost power within the speed of the vehicle.
Dodge spirit should have a transmission recall!!could cause accident!
The first time i filled the tank the car caught on fire. It ran goo in the 39 days i had it, appart from being hesitant to change gear at times. On sunday while taking my kids on a trip to great adventure,i was just over the betsy ross bridge when i notice smoke through my rear view. I hurriedly pulled over and in a few second we notice the smoke was under the hood. And we stand there we notice melted rubber or wire was dropping down on the pavement so we grabbed a few things from the car and kept our distance untill the police and fire truck appeared.
Auto-tran: snap rings broke; transmission jumps out of gear; does not shift as intended; speed 55 mph; replaced; problem has reoccurred.tt
The vehicle stalled completely out while driving due to transmission slipping. Dlr replaced transmission.
While traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not continue totravel.dealer was notified and stated that transmission blew out.please provide further information.
Transmission failed.
Consumer was driving and the transmission locked up prior to downshifting.
Gears can be shifted without keys being in ignition switch (no interlock system), this design allowed driver to accidentally leave gear in drive and exit vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Transmission shifts with key out of ignition.
Consumer heard metal tometal noise coming fromrear driver's side. Repair shop determined thatrear axle assemblybroke. Consumer had to purchase a whole new axle assembly because they would not weld it back together.it was a safety hazard. Three dodge dealership had no clues as to what the consumer was complaining about.
While driving the sway bar broke.the sway bar broke again after welding it.dealer suggested that entire rear axle assembly be replaced. *nlm
Transaxle failed.
Transaxle failed. *dsh
The driver and passenger side seat belt buckle will not unlock when locked .tt
Passenger's side seat belt buckle does not disengage. Please describe details.
Vehicle was impacted at3:00 position, vehicle was at complete stop, driver side seat broke,and went into reclining position , causing seat back failure
Hit from the rear and the driver's seat disconnected from the frame.
Seat back reclined when bolt holding seat back in place dislodged. *dsh
Vehicle was impacted at3:00 position, vehicle was at complete stop, driver side seat broke,and went into reclining position , causing seat back failure
Abs braking system fails intermittently.tt
Brakes failed.
Brake pedal hits bottom during heavy braking/panic stopping; no warning; extended stopping; high speed on turnpike, could have caused accident.tt
Vehicles braking system, w wheeldisc brakes have intermittently failed, also soft pedal and pedal goes all the way to the floor. Tt
Rotor failed.
Repeated attempts by the dealer to repair this problem/defect have not ever actually fixed it--it keeps reoccurring.no safety defect listed in the summary.
Alarm system failed.
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
Power steering belt tensioner broke, lost power steering.tt
Steering tie rod striped and pulled out of wheel base assembly.tt
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
Power steering pump and steering rack failed.
The vehicle is unsafe because of multiple damage done due to accidents prior to purchase by owner.tt
Paint is peeling from vehicle.
Rear cross member crack at 50,000 miles.tt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Rear crossmember cracked.
The paint on the car's hood began to crack and peel 4 years after the car was manufactured. There are thousands of documented cases and still chrysler/dodge acknowledges any wrong doing. It was their painting process that caused this to happen not the thousands of late 1980's and early 1990's dodge car/truck/van owners. Will someone please help us!!!!. No safety defect listed.
Sway bar/trailing arm cracked.
Vehicle has a broken trailing arm on the rear suspension, causing a rattling noise. Consumer had to buy complete assembly.stabilizer bar defect is causing problems.repairs have been made to repair/replace it, but owner not sure if new one will be better.*ml
While driving over a stoney road at 10mph, the anti sway bar broke.after drivng over freshly laid gravel which was deep in some areas, the vehicle started emitting a high pitched noise characteristic of a broken anti sway bar.this bar was welded at a local auto repair but later broke again.the manager at the local dodge dealership informed consumer that this is a fairly common failure.*jg
Rear trailing suspension arm broke at weld.
Rear torsion bar became defective and needed to be replaced twice.
Rear torsion bar (aka rear axle assembly) became defective and needed replacing.
Four tires failed (metric michelin 195/70/14).
While driving 25 to 30 mph, consumer heard a flapping noise. Got out and checked right rear tire which had shredded.steelbelts were showing. 1991, dodge, spirit, tire size p195/70r14, dot# hhhd514x25. Michelin treadware 310 traction a m and s tubular.*mj
Paint is peeling from hood, roof and fenders.owner told that this is a defect from the factory.
Replaced oil pressure sensor.
Vehicle parked, put into drive, vehicle went into open throttle position, causing sudden acceleration, impact 1:00 position, speed unknown.tt
Vehicle will accelerate suddenly during stops or when idling; excessive breaking is required to stop vehicle from accelerating.
Consumer experienced sudden accelerationwhen going at slow speed, often when brakes were applied.
While driving up on incline, vehicle took off;driver felt surge, as if being pushed;foot off gas pedal;engine kept accelerating;brakes applied;no warning.
Cruise control engaged.
Cruise control engaged from a parked position and caused an accident.tt
While traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not continue totravel.dealer was notified and stated that transmission blew out.please provide further information.
The vehicle would rev up to 2000 rpm possibly due to idle speed motor failure, but the problem continued after the idle speed motor was replaced.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated whenever it was at a stop or slowing down to a stop. Vehicle hasbeen in /out of dealer shop on four occasions, andproblem still going unresolved. (cruise control was not engaged).
When i use my a/c the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover.i've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so i had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits.i went back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/ac blower motor, so i replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. Long story short i've replaced everything that has to due with the heater/ac system to include the entire ignition system and the problem still exsits. I've gone so far as to visit local junk yards in order to see if evidance exsits that other 91" dodge spirits have had the same problems, of the 15 cars that i inspected all but one had the same overheating problem, i was able to identify that these cars had the same problems by viewing the wiring system under the steering column and notice that the wiring and steering column cover were melted or had heat damage caused to them as did my own car.
Driver's window motor burnt out.
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