1991 Dodge Shadow airbags problems

13 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 11
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
9
Frontal: sensor/control module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Shadow airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported November 19, 1990 · 398 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
Risk: Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

Recall number 90V194000 · Recall details

What 1991 Dodge Shadow owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Airbags · TX · crash

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Airbags · WV · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH and without warning was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and consumer sustained bodily injuries.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Airbags · MI · crash

Was travling at about 25 MPH when crossing into a nother lane consumer rear ended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Driver's side air bag came out unexpectedly & knocked the driver unconscious. Vehicle rearended another due to a sudden stop.

Filed Oct 17, 1997 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

False deployment of air bag resulted in accident and injury to consumer (burned and tooth knocked out).

Filed Jul 22, 1997 · Airbags · KS · crash · 1 injury

Violent deployment of airbag in accident caused abrasions, burns, whiplash, broken nose, bruised chest.

Filed Jul 14, 1997 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in an accident on said date and the air bag deployed and burned the side of her face and neck. Manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed Mar 17, 1997 · Airbags · IN

Unspecified: air bag was unplugged and lying loose in steering wheel.

Filed Oct 28, 1995 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

No deployment of driver's air bag during collision, causing injury prior to recall. ( 90v194000.)

Filed Oct 18, 1995 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Driver's side airbag did not deploy in frontal collision at 35 MPH. Tt

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Shadow airbags

Does the 1991 Dodge Shadow have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 1991 Dodge Shadow, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Shadow airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Shadow airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 90V194000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Shadow have bad airbags?

The Dodge Shadow model years with the most airbags complaints are 1990 (15 complaints), 1994 (15 complaints) and 1991 (13 complaints).