1994 Dodge Spirit
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Dodge Spirit is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1994 Dodge Spirit at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Dodge Spirit recalls 1
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Fix: THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1994 Dodge Spirit common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1994 Dodge Spirit safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1994 Dodge Spirit 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1994 Dodge Spirit MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1994 Dodge Spirit costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1994 Dodge Spirit. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Spirit. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Emissions
Certain Spirit and Acclaim with a 2.5 litre flex-fuel engine and Intrepid with a 3.3 litre flex-fuel engine do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The methanol fuel sensor may fail due to grounding of the circuit board and a software problem. Correction: An improved methanol concentration sensor will be installed on affected vehicles.
Transport Canada #1999045 · Mar 1999Seats And Restraints
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 207 - ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. THE TRAVELLING SEAT BUCKLE LOCK BARS (SEAT BELT ANCHORS) ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND MAY NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Transport Canada #1994036 · Feb 1994Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Dodge Spirit
The Dodge Spirit is a midsize car that was sold by Dodge from the 1989 to 1995 model years. Slotted between the Dodge Shadow and Dodge Dynasty in size, the Spirit served as the successor of the Dodge Aries K-car; as Chrysler streamlined its mid-size lines, the Spirit also replaced the Dodge Lancer and Dodge 600. Produced solely as a notchback four-door sedan, the model line was sold alongside the Plymouth Acclaim and Chrysler LeBaron; the model line was exported to Europe as the Chrysler Saratoga.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
