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1997 DODGE SHADOW

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 11 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
SEATS1
SEATS May 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT FRAME BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO WOBBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 11, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DUE TO FAILURE.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 DODGE SHADOW

11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE5
350000 EQUIPMENT4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94069 Opened: Sep 14, 1994 , Closed: Jan 31, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
INTERIOR FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA93009 Opened: Apr 21, 1993 , Closed: Jul 22, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91043 Opened: Oct 30, 1991 , Closed: Apr 20, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91082 Opened: Jun 5, 1991 , Closed: Oct 30, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
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

DODGE SHADOW - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 0 1 View
1998 0 1 View
1997 (current) 0 2
1995 0 1 View
1994 1 137 View
1993 1 135 View
1992 4 81 View
1991 5 113 View
1990 2 50 View
1989 3 42 View
1988 3 19 View
1987 3 15 View
1986 1 1 View
1985 1 0 View

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