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1992 Dodge Spirit — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Spirit 3.3L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.3L

The 1992 Dodge Spirit 3.3L is a passenger car built on Chrysler’s AA platform and powered by a 3.3-liter engine, sitting within a model range that ran from 1990 through 2002. Owner data record 79 complaints for this year, with the power train standing out as the top complaint area, and the vehicle is subject to one recall. That complaint count places 1992 near the higher-report end of the model’s history, below the 1991 peak of 122 complaints but well above the 1998 low of one. For researchers, this means power train issues are the primary area to examine, while the sharp decline in later years provides useful comparative context for judging how typical the 1992 experience was.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory spark plug and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04268981 alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter	04495781
Spark plug	68305411AA discontinued · alt 68304174AA
Front wiper blades	4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt	B0015396 alt B0015481AB
Thermostat	04494470 discontinued · alt MD997310

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	181.1 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Curb weight	2798 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid

DOT 3

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Air Bag System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 82,500 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Dodge Spirit shows a drop in both complaints and recalls relative to the preceding year, with 79 complaints and 1 recall compared to 122 complaints and 3 recalls in 1991. Complaint numbers then rise again in 1993 and 1994 (104 and 111) before falling sharply to 51 in 1995, indicating a peak‑and‑decline pattern across the generation. Recall activity follows a similar trend, peaking at three in 1991, falling to one in 1992 and none in 1993, rising to one in 1994, and returning to zero in 1995. Investigations remain steady after 1991 (two each year from 1992 through 1995), while technical service bulletins increase steadily from 34 in 1990 to 52 in 1995, with 44 recorded for 1992. Overall, 1992 sits in a relatively favorable dip of the complaint‑and‑recall arc, suggesting it is a reasonable year to consider for purchase, provided the individual vehicle’s condition is verified.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91’92’93 ’94 ’95 ’98 ’02

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 79 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train14

Engine & Engine Cooling12

Service Brakes, Hydraulic11

Air Bags5

Electrical System5

Suspension4

Steering4

Seats4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

92V015000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 14/02/1992

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT. Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

AA-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04268981 Fuel filter 04495781 Spark plug 68305411AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 1992 Spirit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.