1992 DODGE SHADOW
4 recalls, 81 complaints - 35 TSBs
99V212000 Aug 6, 1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
97V078000 May 10, 1997
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
96V229000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
92V015000 Feb 14, 1992
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
81 total complaints
15 crashes 3 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 12 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 |
| SEATS | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE SHADOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH STAYED IN THE ACC POSITION AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER INTO AN ON AND OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE KEY FELL OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR ... Read more
SEATS
Aug 17, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2014
THE RECALL REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE WAS INCORRECTLY PERFORMED. I AM FRIEND OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR. SHE HAD PURCHASED THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS NEW. FROM DAY ONE, I HAD NOTICED THAT THE SEATS IN HER CAR WERE NOT LOCKING INTO POSITION WHEN FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER WERE SEATED. SEVERAL YEARS LAT... Read more
TIRES
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: May 29, 2002
MATERIAL FAILURE ON FRONT TIRES IDENTICAL TO THOSE ON SUV'S. TIRES PURCHASED IN 1999.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 8, 2002
WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE REVS AND WILL NOT STOP, REVWING UP TO A HIGHER SPEED, EVEN AFTER RELEASING PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO KEEP ENGINE FROM REVVING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Feb 13, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
DUE TO A SHORTAGE OF WIRES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT. NLM
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
THE PRESSURE SYSTEM THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK STOPPED WORKING. NOW THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN AND SEVERAL INJURIES HAVE HAPPENED FROM THE TRUNK SLAMMING DOWN ON PEOPLE'S HEADS AND HANDS.*AK
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 30, 2000
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUT IN UNDERDASH WIRE HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 1, 2000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO THE SELECTED GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 5, 2000
DRIVER OF VEHICLE HIT A DEER. THEN RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE HEAD-ON AT ABOUT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT AND DID NOT INFLATE FULLY DUE TO A HOLE IN AIRBAG. GAS ESCAPED INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK
Crash
PARKING BRAKE
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL RELEASED BY ITSELF ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *SLC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
PAINT IS PEELING AND DEFECTIVE. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 30, 1999
IGNITION EXPERIENCED LOCKS UP CAUSING KEY TO NOT TURN. ONCE CONSUMER GET KEY TO TURN THE STARTER WON'T WORK. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1999
IGNITION EXPERIENCED LOCKS UP CAUSING KEY TO NOT TURN. ONCE CONSUMER GET KEY TO TURN THE STARTER WON'T WORK. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 30, 1999
AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE CONSUMER NOTICES GASSY FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIS EYE TO WATER. *YC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
ORIGINAL PAINT IS PEELING OFF BODY DUE TO ERRORS AT THE FACTORY. WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACK AND WE WERE INFORMED BY INSTALLER THAT IT MAY LEAK OR COME LOOSE IN A CRASH AS THE PAINT IS LOOSE AND THE SEALANT HAS NOTHING TO ADHERE TO.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
A PART OF THE EMISSION SYSTEM CAME OFF CAUSING BLOCKAGE WITHIN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER, CAUSING POOR ACCELERATION. MJS
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH REAR END LET LOOSE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Nov 21, 1998
RECEIVED SIX MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS ON SEATBACK BOLT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN THEIR AREA SINCE 21 NOV 1998 FOR A APPOINTMENT. NO ONE CALLED BACK.RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE, AND AGAIN CONTACTED THE SAME DEALER. WAS TOLD SOMEONE WILL CALLED BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. AGAIN NO ONE CAL... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Nov 21, 1998
RECEIVED SIX MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS CONCERNING SEATBACK BOLT FAILURE. BEEN WAITING FOR AN APPOINTMENT SINCE 21 OF NOVEMBER, 98. AGAIN CONTACTED DEALER AND INFORMED HIM OF AN APPOINTMENT NEEDED FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER STATED AGAIN THAT THEY WOULD CALL CONSUMER BACK WITH AN APPOINTMENT. STIL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 13, 1999
THE PAINT APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE TRUE OF ALL WHITE DODGE PRODUCTS. I WANT THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED. WHAT CAN I DO. *MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 30, 1999
WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID'NT DEPLOY PROPERLY. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 26, 1999
PAINT IS WHITE IN COLOR. PAINT LIFTS OFF OF CAR, LOOKS LIKE NO RESIDUE UNDER PEELING PAINT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 13, 1999
Incident date: Dec 30, 1998
TEMPERATURE GUAGE IS READING EXTREMELY HOT, BUT ALL THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS PERFORMED INDICATED THE CAR IS NOT OVERHEATING. PROBLEM IS NOT REFLECTING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATOR, TSB 081593. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 27, 1998
PAINT STARTED PEELING RIGHT AT 6 MONTHS OLD.
SEATS
Jun 10, 1998
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BOLT RECALLED, HOWEVER IS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED BY DEALER
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 18, 1997
STEERING SHAFT FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
SEAT BACK BOLT FAILED, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO DROP AND CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
SEATS
Sep 10, 1997
MS. WINN HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE MANAGER TO CALL HER BACK ABOUT THE PARTS TO REPAIR IN HER VEHICLE. MS. WINN HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 4 WEEKS. RECALL-97V-078000. *AK *SLC
SEATS
Aug 28, 1997
BOLTS SNAPPED, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE BACKWARDS.
SEATS
Aug 28, 1997
DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 4, 1997
THE CAR IS UNDER RECALL FOR SEATBACK FAILURE, AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REMEDY. THE OWNER GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE RECALLED PART. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: May 18, 1997
THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS COMING OUT OF THE MODULE DUE TO RIP NAUGAHYDE. THE PROBELEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC
SEATS
Jul 14, 1997
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR ON VEHICLE FELL OFF THE TOP. HINGES . BEFORE INCIDENT DOOR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHUT.. DEALER COULD NOT HELP. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 9, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE. OWNER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED ON OTHER MODELS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 6, 1997
CONSUMER TURNED ON HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. ONCE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT FUNCTIONS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 2, 1997
Incident date: Apr 24, 1997
L/R REAR AXLES HAD A CHANNEL SUPPORT ROD, WHERE WELDED, HAD BROKEN. DRIVING UP DRIVEWAY (5 MPH) WHEN AXLES BROKE; VEHICLE STILL DRIVABLE BUT MAKES GRINDING NOISE; TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED ENTIRE L/R REAR AXLE HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 9, 1997
WHILE DRIVING APPRX.55-65 MPH CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID OBJECT IN ROAD, VEHICLE SKIDDED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, APPLIED BRAKES BUT CAR CONTINUED TO SKID THEN HIT HEAD-ON INTO A DITCH BANK. THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 9, 1997
WHILE DRIVING APPRX.55-65 MPH CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID OBJECT IN ROAD, VEHICLE SKIDDED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, APPLIED BRAKES BUT CAR CONTINUED TO SKID THEN HIT HEAD-ON INTO A DITCH BANK. THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 29, 1997
Incident date: Dec 26, 1995
JUST NOW RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED PRIOR TO RECALL. RECALL 96V229000.
Crash
STEERING
Jan 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
STEERING WHEEL RECALL: CAN'T GET APPOINTMENT TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED. HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE LAST CALL WAS I-21-97, AND WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK IN FOUR WEEKS. RECALL #96V229. *AK
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 1997
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM OR DANGEROUS, IT MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 6, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR STEERING COLUMN, CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 01-13-97. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND DEALER SAID IT WOULD TAKE ALL DAY AND HE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO WAIT . REPAIRS NOT DONE ON VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 3, 1997
Incident date: Aug 28, 1996
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, STILL FOLDED WITHOUT AIR IN BAG. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
TRAILING ARM CRACKED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 26, 1996
CONSUMER HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER AUTO WHILE TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 21, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1996
FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Dec 5, 1995
HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD FAILED 5 TIMES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
DOORS FAILED DUE TO BEING INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
Showing 50 of 81 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 DODGE SHADOW
35 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
081893
Apr 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *TW
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).
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Total Recalls
601
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
99
Reported Crashes
33
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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