Dt: the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es. The problem started sometime in march 2001. The contact had just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboard in he steering wheel area. She took the vehicle to a dealership. They found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness. They replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianal valve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch. They rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches. In march of 2005 the vehicle would not start. The contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start. She had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses. Then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot. They took it home and parked the vehicle. About an hour or more later it would not start. The dome light, head lights, and all the dashboard lights were on. The noise when opening the door was still on. All the needles on the gauges were going in circles. Then it went dead. Took the vehicle to the mechanic and it is still there. They can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
1993 Dodge Shadow electrical problems
11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash5
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Ignition: switch2
- Ignition2
- Wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
- Wiring1
- Horn1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Shadow electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Shadow electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Dodge Shadow owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: caller's -husband purchased daughter a used car. The wiring on the car caught on fire, and the fumes and the smoke almost killed her. She had the car for 1 month when the plastic started bubbling and melting while daughter was driving on the interstate. This happened in the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicle was on fire in dashboard. Consumer lifted up panel and discovered that there was a small fire.
Consumer had pulled inside of driveway and turned vehicle off. It started smoking from the dashboard, electrical fire. Dealership was aware. There were no headlights at all.
About 2 weeks after I bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but I can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes. When it caught on fire I was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
While driving a burst of flames ignited behind the temperature gauge. Fire department was called to put fire out. Dealer has been contacted.
Noise from engine/oil light on.
Wiring harness caught fire, causing smoke to enter vehicle.
Vehicle stalled, causing loss of control/rollover/injury. (attorney for client)
Vehicle started smoking under the dash. Disconnected two burning wires. Tt
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Shadow electrical
Does the 1993 Dodge Shadow have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Dodge Shadow, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Shadow electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Shadow electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Shadow have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Shadow model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (12 complaints) and 1993 (11 complaints).
Other 1993 Dodge Shadow problems
Transmission 16Engine 14Seats 14Body 10Suspension 10Airbags 9Brakes 9Lights 4Steering 4Acceleration 3Fuel system 3Locks 3Seat belts 2Visibility 2
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