1993 DODGE SHADOW
1 recalls, 135 complaints - 41 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.
Complaint Statistics
135 total complaints
18 crashes 14 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| SEATS | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
SEATS
Apr 11, 2011
Incident date: Apr 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD INTO THE REAR SEATS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOP BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE EXACT SAME ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 9, 2007
Incident date: Oct 18, 2007
HI WHAT I HAVE IS A QUESTION REGARDING A LOOSE VACUUM HOSE ON A 1993 DODGE SHADOW. I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD HAVE SUFFERED CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FROM IT HAVING BEEN DISCONNECTED (INTENTIONALLY) AND ME DRIVING THE CAR ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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 DEALERSH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 13, 2005
Incident date: Jun 6, 2005
DT: CALLER'S -HUSBAND PURCHASED DAUGHTER A USED CAR. THE WIRING ON THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE FUMES AND THE SMOKE ALMOST KILLED HER. SHE HAD THE CAR FOR 1 MONTH WHEN THE PLASTIC STARTED BUBBLING AND MELTING WHILE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS HAPPENED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHI... Read more
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 30, 2003
WHILE AT A STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF OF THE FRAME. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2002
ENGINE OVER POWERS MOTOR MOUNTS AND CONTINUOUSLY RIPS THEM APART. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****765219
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE. A TREE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV HIGH. BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE. A TREE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV HIGH. BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 20, 2001
RATTLING IN REAR END WITH SWAYING THAT SEEMED TO INDICATE REAR SHOCK FAILURE, ONCE A GARAGE INSPECTED IT, THE CRACKED REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOVERED. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT DENY IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. NICE TO KNOW THE REAR END IN A DODGE IS GOOD FOR LESS THAN 50000 MILES.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 27, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING HEARD A HARD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND TECHNICIAN STATED REAR SWAY BAR HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ET
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 13, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
REPORTED GROANING AND KNOCKING NOICES TO TIRE /FRONT END SHOP AND THEY DID NOT CATCH THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 8, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2000
FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED BY RIGHT BRAKE LINE BRACKET THAT WAS SHOVED INTO BRAKE LINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CHRYSLER DEALER INFORMED HER THAT A ROLL OF TUBING WOULD NEED TO BE PURCHASED AND THEN MOLDED TO FIT THE AREA. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 29, 2001
Incident date: May 21, 2001
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SOUND FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 15, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 1999
REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SEAT BACK FAILURE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 2, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN DASHBOARD. CONSUMER LIFTED UP PANEL AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
CONSUMER HAD PULLED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASHBOARD, ELECTRICAL FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE. THERE WERE NO HEADLIGHTS AT ALL.*AK
Fire
SEATS
Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1994
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE RECLINER MACHANISM TO DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND SEAT FELL ALL THE WAY BACK, DRIVER WAS IN A LYING POSITION,.CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND LANDED IN A DITCH.*AK
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 2000
AXLE BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S FAULT WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL TO FALL. NEW AXLE HAS BEEN REDISIGNED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REPLACED BY DODGE LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RECALL???????
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ON... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ON... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2000
THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ENTIRE CAR, BUT ESPECIALLY ON THE HOOD. AS THE PAINT PEELS IT FLIES OFF OF THE CAR AND THE PAINT CHIPS CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTED DRIVING VIEW. I HAVE SEEN DOZENS OF OTHER DODGE CARS IN MY TOWN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 25, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 1997
DOORS PINS IN THE HINGES ARE RUSTING OUT, AND CAUSING THE DOOR TO DROP. CONSUMER UNABLE TO CLOSE / LATCH PROPERLY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 18, 2000
Incident date: May 16, 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 16, 2000
WHILE DRIVING A BURST OF FLAMES IGNITED BEHIND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT FIRE OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 12, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
PAINT OFF WHITE DODGE SHADOW PEELING OFF;HAVE SEEN MANY SHODOWS'WITH SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON 395 AND TRAVELLING 45MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, AND SLAMMED BACKWARDS INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, AND THE BAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON 395 AND TRAVELLING 45MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, AND SLAMMED BACKWARDS INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, AND THE BAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
BRAKES FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
REAR AXLE CONTINUALLY BREAKS. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 24, 2000
I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER DRIVERS OF THE SAME CAR. THE TORQUE IS TOO MUCH FOR THE ENGINE MOUNTS TO HANDLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 26, 1999
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE (99V-212). MJS
SEATS
Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT BROKE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF REAR SEAT BETWEEN THE PLASTIC AND METAL FROM THE SIDE WINDOW. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 3, 1999
Incident date: May 12, 1995
PAINT ON THE FRONT HOOD HAS WORN AWAY IN 6 DIFFERENT SPOTS.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
DOME LIGHT WIRING WHICH WAS BARE SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING A FIRE BY THE DRIVER'S FEET. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK FOUND PROBLEM WAS WHERE THE DOME LIGHTS CAME TOGETHER, ONCE SOTTERED IT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. JN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
THE DOORS JAM WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED/DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AT ALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 26, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
FOUND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON VARIOUS OTHER INTERNET SITES. I DON'T WANT TO NOR CAN I AFFORD ANOTHER TRANSMISSION OR ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT MATTER. I WANT THIS PROBLEM SOLVED AS CHEAPLY AS POSSIBLE.I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTACT CHRYSLER VIA INTERNET.NEED A WAY TO CONTACT THEM TO HAVE THE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 26, 1999
I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER CARS OF THE SAME MODEL ARE HAVING THE PAINT PEALING PROBLEM JUST LIKE MINE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 7, 1999
PASSENGER'S SEAT FALLS FOWARD WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Showing 50 of 135 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 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 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 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) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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, 1993 DODGE SHADOW
41 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *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
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *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
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
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
180197
Jan 17, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $2E-EGR SYSTEM FAILURE. *JD
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
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
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
210195
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
182294
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HIGHER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT AT COLD START UP. *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
DODGE SHADOW - Year by Year
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