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1993 Dodge ShadowProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Shadow, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Shadow median · #1 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10732 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Dodge Shadow has problems

107 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train161
Engine and engine cooling141
Seats144
Electrical system117
Suspension100
Structure100
Air bags97
Service brakes, hydraulic82
Steering40
10 other systems215

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

1 recall

1993 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

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 99V-212 · Aug 6, 1999 · 227,283 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

1993 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

'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Dodge Shadow safety ratings

1993 Dodge Shadow 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Dodge Shadow, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. INTERIOR FIRESPE94069 · closed Jan 31, 1995
    No recall
  3. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  4. SEAT BACK FAILURERQ99006 · closed Feb 2, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-212
In owners' words

What Shadow owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP.…
Complaint 10139693 · Oct 14, 2005 · 65,000 miles
AXLE BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S FAULT WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL TO FALL. NEW AXLE HAS BEEN REDISIGNED. *AK
Complaint 870671 · Sep 15, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 -35 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE'S REAR DROPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *AK *ML
Complaint 862150 · May 18, 2000

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