Model year record

1991 Dodge Shadow

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 113 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V212000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
227,283
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-06
Owners notified
1999-08-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V078000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
148,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-10
Owners notified
1997-06-30

Defect description

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V229000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
675,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1996-12-27

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V194000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
398
Reported to NHTSA
1990-11-19
Owners notified
1991-04-14

Defect description

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Safety risk

AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V162000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
18,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-09-04
Owners notified
1990-08-24

Defect description

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seats: front assembly: recliner10
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar10
Air bags: frontal9
Seats6
Structure: body: roof and pillars6
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Vehicle speed control5
Air bags4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Equipment: electrical3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: ignition2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.