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1991 Dodge Spirit
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
135 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Dodge Spirit?
EPA figures for the 1991 Dodge Spirit reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1991 Dodge Spirit?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Dodge Spirit. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1991 Dodge Spirit?
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge Spirit, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.