Dodge Shadow years to avoid
No model year of the Dodge Shadow stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Dodge Shadow years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Shadow complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Shadow problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags64
- Seats62
- Engine52
- Transmission45
- Electrical40
- Body35
- Suspension27
- Brakes27
- Steering24
- Acceleration18
- Seat belts15
- Visibility14
Dodge Shadow problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 94 | Airbags | 117,000 | 1 | 20 | |
| 1993 | - | 107 | Transmission | 1 | 14 | ||
| 1992 | - | 73 | Seats | 4 | 14 | ||
| 1991 | - | 88 | Seats | 5 | 18 | ||
| 1990 | - | 40 | Airbags | 1 | 13 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Dodge Shadow
What years of the Dodge Shadow should you avoid?
No single model year of the Dodge Shadow has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Shadow?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Shadow?
Airbags, with 64 complaints across all years, followed by seats (62) and engine (52).
How many recalls does the Dodge Shadow have?
7 recalls between 1990 and 1999. The 1991 model year has the most, with 5.
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