The recall repair on this vehicle was incorrectly performed. I am friend of the original owner of this car. She had purchased this car when it was new. From day one, I had noticed that the seats in her car were not locking into position when front passenger and driver were seated. Several years later (1999?), dodge had issued a recall on her car. They said that the seats had a problem with the locking mechanism. My friend brought her car into the dealership for the recall service on her seats. Several months later, I had noticed that the lock mechanism was still failing to lock into position. I had mentioned this problem to her. But, she insisted that the dealership had told her that they had serviced the seat locks according to recall directives. (fast forward to year 2014): my friend has given this vehicle to me. I immediately noticed that the front seat locks would pose a safety issue if the car ever got involved in any collision. I brought this to the attention of dodge headquarters. They responded by stating that I should bring this matter to my local dealership. I then brought this matter to the attention of a local dodge dealership. The local dodge service rep had told me that, due to the age of the car, dodge is no longer obligated to remedy the previously-botched recall service.
1992 Dodge Shadow seats problems
19 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Front assembly: recliner12
- Front assembly: power adjust1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Shadow seats problems in other years
Related recalls
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
- 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.
- 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 number 99V212000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
- 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.
- 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 number 97V078000 · Recall details
Related investigations
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
EA95017
Seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
PE95002
What 1992 Dodge Shadow owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Received six manufacturer's recalls concerning seatback bolt failure. Been waiting for an appointment since 21 of november, 98. Again contacted dealer and informed him of an appointment needed for recall repairs. Dealer stated again that they would call consumer back with an appointment. Still not received an appointment.
Received six manufacturer's recalls on seatback bolt. Consumer contacted dealer in their area since 21 nov 1998 for a appointment. No one called back.received another recall notice, and again contacted the same dealer. Was told someone will called back to schedule an appointment. Again no one called back. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Driver's seat back bolt recalled, however is unable to be repaired by dealer
Seat back bolt failed, causing the seat back to drop and consumer to lose control of vehicle.
Ms. Winn has been waiting for the manager to call her back about the parts to repair in her vehicle. Ms. Winn has been waiting for 4 weeks. Recall-97v-078000. *ak
Driver's seat will not adjust.
Bolts snapped, causing driver's seat to move backwards.
The car is under recall for seatback failure, and the dealership would not make an appointment for the remedy. The owner got into an accident because of the recalled part.
While driving up a hill, the passenger's side seat bolt broke, causing the seat to fall backwards.
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Shadow seats
Does the 1992 Dodge Shadow have seats problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the seats of the 1992 Dodge Shadow, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Shadow seats problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Shadow seats?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V212000, 97V078000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Shadow have bad seats?
The Dodge Shadow model years with the most seats complaints are 1992 (19 complaints), 1991 (16 complaints) and 1993 (14 complaints).
Other 1992 Dodge Shadow problems
Airbags 12Electrical 7Body 6Transmission 6Engine 5Brakes 4Steering 4Suspension 4Locks 2Visibility 2Acceleration 1Fuel system 1Tires 1
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