1987 Dodge ShadowProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1987 Dodge Shadow, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints127 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem5Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Dodge Shadow has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

5Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury

2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury

2Seats2 crash/fire/injury

2Electrical system

1Power train

1Seat belts

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline	5	2
Engine and engine cooling	2	1
Seats	2	2
Electrical system	2	0
Power train	1	0
Seat belts	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Dodge Shadow recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 89V-038 · Mar 20, 1989 · 1,550 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 88V-105 · Jul 1, 1988 · 580,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Shadow year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Shadow median. How we score

0 1 12 12 33 40 89 73 10794 1 2 1 1

'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'99

Avoid
Caution
Solid
Best
Not rated

1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Dodge Shadow, and the recalls they led to.

Apr 16, 1991
STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSENPE91065 · closed Aug 30, 1991
No recall

In owners' words

What Shadow owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. *AK DEALER HAD REPLACED THE ECM AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE DEALER FOUND RECALL 88V105 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, HOWEVER FOUND THIS VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *SLC
Complaint 802574 · Sep 18, 1996

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, AND IF IT IS NOT ON, THE CAR DOESN'T WANT TO RUN. WHEN IT IS ON, IT RUNS SLUGGISH. ALSO REPLACED IGNITION PLUGS/ROTOR/CAPS AND FUEL FILTER.
Complaint 780128 · Jul 29, 1998

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