Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Spirit
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 1995 Dodge Spirit, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 38 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 38 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Spirit shows a higher frequency of power train, electrical, and brake-related issues, leading to increased repair costs and lower reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–85,000 miles | $500–$1,100 | common |
| engine cooling | 85,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| suspension | 75,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise from brakes
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Coolant leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Suspension noise over bumps
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Spirit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.