Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Dodge Shadow peaked in 1995, with 17 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Dodge Shadow
Hatchback, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 3, 1995 to Nov 16, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2641k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints40Close to the median 1990 hatchback
Severity index55.01990 hatchbacks average 18.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
38% of complaints about the 1990 Dodge Shadow name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Dodge Shadow
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08E-033 | Apr 14, 2008 | Part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353 | Suspension | 6,903 | Part replacement |
| 89V-237 | Dec 27, 1989 | Engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket | Engine and cooling | 634,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Dodge Shadow
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
40 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.
- Filed Nov 16, 2003Failure Nov 14, 2003111,632 milesWarren, MIFrontalCrash1 injured
MY DAUGHTER HIT A POT HOLE, HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED GIVING HER A VERY BRUISED FACE, SWOLLEN, BLACK EYE, NUMEROUS SCRATCHES AND CUTS AND A BURNED HAND. HER CAR IS NOT DAMAGED AT ALL EXCEPT FOR THE AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED. EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS SAY THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *LA
NHTSA complaint 10047011 - Filed Nov 3, 2000Failure Oct 15, 2000Brooklyn, NYEngineFire
RECALL 89V237000/ ENGINE:GASKET:VALVE COVER: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH UNDER THE HOOD, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 874405 - Filed Feb 3, 2000Failure Jan 29, 2000LA Mesa, CAFrontalCrash1 injured
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG FROM AN IMPACT OF 15 MPH. DEPLOYMENT CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS ON DRIVER'S LEFT HAND/RIGHT WRIST/CHIN, AND NECK. ALSO, RECEIVED BRUISES AND SCRATCHES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 856211 - Filed Sep 30, 1999Failure Sep 21, 1999Parker, AZFrontal1 injured
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ,TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT ,DRIVER MADE A QUICK STOP AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING BURNS AND BRUISES ON FACE AND CHEST. *AK
NHTSA complaint 849533 - Filed Sep 21, 1999Failure Sep 21, 1999Parker, AZFrontal1 injured
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING SOMEONE, AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER'S JAW WAS INJURED, HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 848298 - Filed Jun 23, 1999Failure Sep 6, 1998Grovetown, GAGasoline
THERE IS SMOKE COMING OFF OF THE ENGINE FROM LEAKING OIL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 707808 - Filed Mar 18, 1999Montrose, WVAir bags1 injured
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG CAUSED BURNS TO ARMS, STOMACH, CHEST, CHEST AND A BROKEN STERNUM.
NHTSA complaint 544440 - Filed Dec 22, 1998Lake Mary, FLHeadlights
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE TURNED YELLOW, NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint 701538 - Filed Sep 28, 1998Sumner, WAWiring
AFTER NUMEROUS REPAIRS THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME BACK ON. DEALER TRACED CAUSE TO THREE BURNED WIRES LOCATED IN STEERING COLUMN; ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT CHARGES WERE ADDED ON EACH TIME SHE HAD TO BRING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 828275 - Filed Jun 26, 1998Failure May 22, 1998Jackson, MSGasolineFire
VEHICLE AT STOP WHEN ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED.
NHTSA complaint 537529 - Filed Mar 27, 1998Failure Apr 23, 1997Aurora, COFrontalCrash1 injured
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION CAUSED BURNING TO THE DRIVER'S HANDS. YH
NHTSA complaint 610015 - Filed Mar 11, 1998Failure May 21, 1996Sunnyvale, CAEngine
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint 532536 - Filed Dec 15, 1997Failure Jun 1, 1997South Bend, INExhaust system, Constant velocity joint, Automatic transmission
SMOG PUMP QUIT WORKING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND CV JOINTS LEAK. *AK
NHTSA complaint 523296 - Filed Oct 10, 1997Failure Jan 1, 1995Huntington Station, NYFrame and members
PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, HOOD/ROOF AND TRUNK AREAS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 5242165 - Filed Apr 16, 1997Kansas City, MOGasolineFire
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 516498 - Filed Jan 13, 1997ST Augustine, FLSteering wheel/handle bar
OWNER STATES THAT HER STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, AND THAT SHE FEARS AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 807564 - Filed Nov 12, 1996Failure Jul 1, 1996Cape Coral, FLConventional
BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE DUE TO GREASE USED AT FACTORY STIFFING TO THE POINT OF PREVENTING THE RATCHET DOG FROM MOVING.
NHTSA complaint 511228 - Filed Nov 1, 1996Hanover Green, PAAutomatic transmission
CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE INGNITION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 803698 - Filed Jul 8, 1996Failure Jul 7, 1996NEW York, NYFrontal
DRIVNG ON FREEWAY, A LITTLE ROUGH ROAD AND AIR BAG POPPED OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 986571 - Filed Jul 1, 1996Failure Jul 1, 1996Harrisburg, PAGasoline
OIL LEAK.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601635)
NHTSA complaint 505803
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA93009 Engineering analysis, Steering
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
Opened Apr 21, 1993, closed Jul 22, 1994
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 082700 Sep 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT - 083799 Nov 12, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT - 210597 Mar 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM - 0832097 Sep 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM - 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM - 2100601 Mar 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ - 0801001 May 25, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS - 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT - 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 210599A Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT - 081798 Dec 30, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC - 081798 REV B Sep 18, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC - 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK - 970919083297 Sep 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC - 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC - 230397 Feb 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW - 081695REVA Oct 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPERATION), THE VEHICL… - CH081695 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW - 212794 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW - 182694 Jan 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.