1987 DODGE SHADOW
3 recalls, 15 complaints
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
89V038000 Mar 20, 1989
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 7, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*YH
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 19, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 29, 1998
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 29, 1998
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 29, 1998
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Nov 24, 1997
TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHILE ENGAGING INTO GEAR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1996
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1996
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
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1996
REAR-ENDED IN ACCIDENT AND BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 20, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1996
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
FUEL IS LEAKING IN THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK *JB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 4, 1995
FUEL REGULATOR HOSE FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
SEATS
Apr 8, 1996
Incident date: Aug 30, 1992
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISON AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ALSO BROKE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 23, 1995
3 OUT 5 SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 4, 1995
FUEL HOSE OVERHEATED AND SPRAYED GAS OUT OF HOSE ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SMOKE. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 DODGE SHADOW
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE SHADOW
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ99006
Opened: May 13, 1999 , Closed: Feb 2, 2000
SEAT BACK FAILURE
THE SEAT RECLINER'S LOWER BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK CAUSING THE SET BACK TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING.
EA95017
Opened: May 31, 1995 , Closed: May 19, 1997
SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE
THE DRIVER SEAT BACK CAN COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.THE LOWER BOLT (ONE OF TWO BOLTS THAT SUPPORTS THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY) CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK
PE95002
Opened: Jan 13, 1995 , Closed: May 31, 1995
SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94069
Opened: Sep 14, 1994 , Closed: Jan 31, 1995
INTERIOR FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA93009
Opened: Apr 21, 1993 , Closed: Jul 22, 1994
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91043
Opened: Oct 30, 1991 , Closed: Apr 20, 1992
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91082
Opened: Jun 5, 1991 , Closed: Oct 30, 1991
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DODGE SHADOW - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE SHADOW across all model years (1985, 1994).
24
Total Recalls
601
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
99
Reported Crashes
33
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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