1991 Dodge Shadow problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Shadow with NHTSA. Seats account for 14.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 13.3%.
Complaints113
Crashes21
Fires2
Injuries21
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Seats 14.2% · 16
Air bags 13.3% · 15
Structure 9.7% · 11
Steering 9.7% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 9.7% · 11
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.2% · 7
Electrical system 5.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 21 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Dodge Shadow in this data, 1991 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 31 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
In owners' own words
Whenever seat has to be pulled forward to enter rear, it would fail to latch back into place. Can lean forward to front seat from the rear & seat back, causing driver to hit steering wheel while driving. Seats
Consumer has been trying to get manufacturer's. Recall notice to be honored by dealer since 25 aug 98: seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Seats
Contaminated brake system which would cost $800-$1500. To repair. *Ph the dealer was notified of the problem. The consumer noticed that the brakes felt like something was holding them up at lower speeds. Both service facilities stated the wrong oil was in the braking system instead of brake fluid. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repair costs. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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