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DDodge Shadow

1986–1994 · 1 generations · 8 documented defects · 2 markets
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Most serious reported defects

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CriticalInteriorNA

Airbags: problems reported by owners

65 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1990–1994), typically at around 112,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (77%). Reported consequences: 49 crashes, 1 fire, 34 injuries.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1990–1994View details →
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CriticalEngineNA

Engine and cooling: problems reported by owners

64 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 1987–1994), typically at around 95,000 miles. Most often named: engine (44%), engine:gasoline (33%). Reported consequences: 1 crash, 7 fires.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1987–1994View details →
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CriticalGearboxNA

Transmission and drivetrain: problems reported by owners

55 owners in the United States reported problems with the transmission and drivetrain of this car to NHTSA (model years 1987–1994), typically at around 100,000 miles. Most often named: automatic transmission (51%), axle assembly (24%). Reported consequences: 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1987–1994View details →
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CriticalElectricalNA

Electrical system: problems reported by owners

44 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1987–1994), typically at around 100,000 miles. Most often named: ignition (18%), wiring:interior/under dash (16%), wiring:fuses and circuit breakers (16%). Reported consequences: 1 crash, 13 fires, 1 injury.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1987–1994View details →
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CriticalInteriorNA

Seat belts: problems reported by owners

32 owners in the United States reported problems with the seat belts of this car to NHTSA (model years 1987–1994), typically at around 173,000 miles. Most often named: front:buckle assembly (28%), front:anchorage (19%). Reported consequences: 6 crashes, 8 injuries.

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Latest official recalls

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RecallModerateInteriorNA

Seats:Front assembly:Recliner

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.

NHTSA · United StatesAug 6, 199999V212000Model years 1991–1994View details →
RecallCriticalSuspensionNA

Steering

The steering wheel armature stamping may crack and separate from the centre hub of the steering column. This could adversely affect steering control and result in a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Steering wheels exhibiting cracks will be replaced. All other involved vehicles will have a anti-separation plate installed to prevent separation of the steering wheel from the steering column.

Transport CanadaDec 9, 19961996198Model years 1991–1992View details →

Latest service bulletins

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Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).