# 1992 DODGE SPIRIT — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
> NHTSA complaint `305865` · 2001-08-01 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** SPIRIT
- **Year:** 1992
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
CHRYSLER TRANSMISSIONS USED ON ALL SPIRITS, ACCLAIMS, LEBARON SEDANS, CIRRUS, STRATUS, ALL MINIVANS MUST BE INVESTIGATED.  THERE IS A BUILT IN DEFECT.  I WOULD HAVE REPORTED THIS SOONER, BUT I WAS A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE.  THE SECOND TIME THE TRANS FAILED WAS AT 65-70 MPH IN TRAFFIC.  ALSO,   CAUGHT ON FIRE AS WELL, SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.  *AK
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