1992 Dodge Spirit Review
1992 Dodge Spirit Review
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What’s new
R/T gets revised gear ratios to make it accelerate faster, and revised suspension tuning to make it handle better. V6 models can be equipped with either a three-speed automatic or a four-speed unit. Alloy wheels are restyled.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Dodge Spirit ES 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
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5 star(36%)
4 star(58%)
3 star(6%)
2 star(0%)
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3.38 out of 5 stars
The Best Piece of Crap Ever
Andrew, 06/26/2010
1992 Dodge Spirit ES 4dr Sedan
Drove the hell out of this car (I got it when I was 16, now I'm 23). Gone 120 on the highway, hill hopping, off roading, trash can bowling, and even hit a deer going at a decent speed. Took out a mailbox going 45 and only left a small indent in the bummer. Spend my late teens burning out a lot. The tranny has held together like a champ, I do rust through tail pipes once every 1.5 years … though. You do have to watch the oil closely this thing Burns oil like it is gas. Got it at 150,000 miles and drove for another 60k. This glorious dump just keeps running. If you are looking for a cheap beater get a v6 model with low miles and then get on down the road, you won't regret it.
5 out of 5 stars
A great basic car
Lubener, 12/21/2015
1992 Dodge Spirit 4dr Sedan
The best car I have owned. I do the maitenance myself and has been extremely reliable( 2.5 engine w/ 3spd auto).. It is easy and cheap to work on. Unfortunately, having been through 24 winters, the underside is starting to fall apart but the sheet metal above still looks good. I have no complaints with my Spirit. An update- car got hit by texter last year. I drove it for another month … until insurance settled, took possesion of the car. It was built like a vault. The Hyundia that hit it in the side bounced off and was heavily damaged in the front. My door was just dented in. Was auctioned off at a salvage yard and I happened to see it parked in a driveway on the other end of town, still being driven. I would buy another one if I could as this car was far superior to the Buick I bought afterwards.. Unbelievable!
RIP Dodge Spirit. It is either in a boneyard or been crushed by now. It was my best vehicle.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Long Term Owner
JohnQ, 07/03/2003
1991 Dodge Spirit 4dr Sedan
I bought this car in 1991 and have
driven it for over 12 years. Repairs
have been been minor and very few.
Maintenance is easy to do myself and
the parts are standard and not
expensive. This is without a doubt the
most reliable car I have ever owned,
and has certainly been a good value. I
keep thinking that I will trade it in
when it dies but it just keeps on …
running great. I can still do 75 mph
on the highway and it still gets 24 mpg
driving around town.
5 out of 5 stars
250,000 and still fun !
Matt in Penna, 05/24/2002
1991 Dodge Spirit ES 4dr Sedan
I bought my 1991 6 cyl ES as a work car
and found it to be the best I ever had.
I still use it as a fun car after
250,000 miles. Guess what - I went out
and bought a beautiful 1992 Spirit as
its replacement! Sadly I wrecked it in
the rain - but it saved my life -
solidly built machine. I'm currently
looking for a 94-96 Spirit to replace
it. My opinion -if you see one - … buy it!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Dodge Spirit, so we've included reviews for other years of the Spirit since its last redesign.
1992 Spirit Highlights
Sedan
ES
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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