1994 Dodge Shadow seats problems

11 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Shadow seats problems in other years

Related recalls

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported August 6, 1999 · 227,283 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Seat back failureOpened May 13, 1999, closed February 2, 2000

The seat recliner's lower bolts can fatigue and break causing the set back to collapse backward without warning.

RQ99006

What 1994 Dodge Shadow owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Seats · DE

Consumer had problems receiving recall repair 99v212 with the drivers side seat, the seat was broken and was in a reclining position which made it very difficult and dangerous to drive, consumer traded the car in and is requesting reimbursement for the recall repair.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Seats · WV

Lower seat back attaching bolts broke on the passenger seat which could cause seat to release from the upright position. Vehicle was recalled for the same problem with the driver seat. Recall number 99v212000. .*ak the recall was for the driver side seat failure but manufacturer refused to take responsibility for passenger side seat failure.

Filed Dec 9, 1999 · Seats · NY

Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notice (99v‑212). Mjs

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Seats · MD

While driving at 60 MPH bolts within the driver's side seat broke,causing the consumer to fall backwards and lose control of the vehicle. Consumer was able to get the vehicle back under control and to pull to the side of the road.

Filed Nov 6, 1998 · Seats · NY

While ajusting the front driver seat, the lower seatback attaching bolt failed, causing seat to fall backward.consumer learnd of a mfr. Recall for a 1992 vehicle / nhsta recall# 97v‑078. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Seats · LA

While driving the driver seatback bolt broke, causing the seat back to fall back, almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Seats · NY

Seat back fell back while driving, item under recall for model, however consumer's model is not included.

Filed Feb 4, 1997 · Seat belts, Seats · VA · crash

Vehicle hit in rear at 35 MPH, passenger seat flew forward and seat belt did not engage. At 35,000 miles transmission began shifting erratically and replaced with a rebuilt one.

Filed May 8, 1996 · Seats · GA

Seat back locking mechanism is made of poor material, causing seat back to collapse.

Filed Jul 28, 1995 · Seats · DC · crash · 1 injury

Driver and passenger side seat back rest does not lock in place. Tt

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Shadow seats

Does the 1994 Dodge Shadow have seats problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Dodge Shadow, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Shadow seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Shadow seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V212000. 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).