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This file gathers the known defects of the Dodge Shadow, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
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.
Switch - power seat
Handle - grab
Bezel - instrument panel
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).