Model year guide

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. 1 on record.

1994 Dodge Spirit — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1994 Dodge Spirit at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints111
Combined19–23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1994 Dodge Spirit recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #94V023000 · 08/02/1994

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 7 Oct 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

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

1994 Dodge Spirit MPG & running costs

Combined19–23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,180
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,900 more

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.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,900
Fuel only$15,900
Per mile$0.21

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.

1994 Dodge Spirit trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

1994 Dodge Spirit vehicles on record

1994 Dodge Spirit 1994 Dodge Spirit Base3B3AA46K6RT237451

1994 Dodge Spirit — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Dodge Spirit have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 Dodge Spirit. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Spirit?

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, suspension, structure.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge Spirit get?

The 1994 Dodge Spirit has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.