1991 Dodge Shadow

89 complaints on file, page 1 of 5.

1. Filed Mar 17, 2004Failure Jun 28, 2003Inkster, MIService brakes, Hydraulic

   CONTAMINATED BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WOULD COST $800-$1500. TO REPAIR. *PH THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS HOLDING THEM UP AT LOWER SPEEDS. BOTH SERVICE FACILITIES STATED THE WRONG OIL WAS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM INSTEAD OF BRAKE FLUID. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. *SC

   NHTSA complaint 10065116
2. Filed Aug 15, 2003Inkster, MIService brakes, Hydraulic

   PROBLEMS WITH 1991 DODGE SHADOW. PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT LOWER SPEEDS.*MR TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHED, AND TIRE ROTATION. *PH *JB

   NHTSA complaint 10034526
3. Filed Mar 19, 2003Failure Mar 19, 2003Joaquin, TXFrontalCrash

   THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

   NHTSA complaint 10012122
4. Filed Jun 4, 2002Worthington, WVAnchorageCrash1 injured

   WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 8010981
5. Filed Jun 4, 2002Worthington, WVFrontalCrash1 injured

   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. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 8010980
6. Filed Apr 15, 2002Failure Mar 16, 2002South Borough, MAService brakes, Foundation components, Accelerator pedalCrash1 injured

   WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDNOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, HITTING VEHICLES AND A GAS PUMP. VEHICLE TOTALED, DRIVER INJURED. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 8007595
7. Filed Jul 22, 2001Sarasota, FLHeadlights

   I HAVE OBSERVED THAT EVERY DODGE SHADOW HAS CLOUDY HEADLIGHT COVERS WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE EFFETIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. . OTHER VEHICLES HAVE THE GLASS SEALED BEAMS WITH THE OPAQUE AND CLOUDY PLASTIC HEADLIGHT BEAMS B

   NHTSA complaint 748924
8. Filed May 7, 2001Failure May 5, 2001Shelby Township, MIFrontalCrash

   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.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 887591
9. Filed Apr 28, 2001Failure Apr 27, 2001Apple Valley, CARoof and pillars

   THE TOP LEAKS WATER BAD WHEN I WASH THE CAR OR IT RAINS.IT GOES DOWN THE WINDOWS AND ON TO THE SEATS IN FRONT.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 744671
10. Filed Apr 28, 2001Failure Jan 15, 2001Apple Valley, CASteering wheel/handle bar

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 744669
11. Filed Oct 21, 2000Elizabeth, NJSeats

    DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL (#729) ON DODGE SHADOWS INVOLVING THE BOLT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN ON 10/12/00 TO CRYSTAL AUTO MALL AT 220 RTE. 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK, NJ TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN WHILE I WAITED, AND BROUGHT IT OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES, GAVE ME A RECEIPT AND TOLD ME THE JOB WAS DONE. TODAY, IT IS 10/21/00 AND I DECIDED TO LOOK AT THE REPLACEMENT BOLT ONLY TO FIND THAT THE ORIGINAL IS STILL IN IT'S PLACE. I WAS ISSUED A RECEIPT, AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. CLEARLY, I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF FRAUD FROM A VERY LARGE AUTO DEALER WHO HAS COMPROMISED MY SAFETY, MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, AND THOSE ON THE ROADS WHO MIGHT COLLIDE WITH ME IF THE RECALLED ITEM WERE TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE STUPIDITY AND NEGLIGENCE OF AN AUTO DEALER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND IF YOU NEED YOU CAN CALL ME OR MY SON HUGO CAPELLO AT WORK AT (732) 667-2081. THANK YOU.

    NHTSA complaint 734872
12. Filed Sep 18, 2000Failure Sep 17, 2000Bronx, NYService brakes, Foundation components1 killed

    ON SEPTEMBER 17,2000 @9:27AM MY BREAKS GAVE OUT ON ME COMPLETLY, 2HOURS LATER THEY WERE WORKING AGAIN, THE BRAKE LIGHT DID COME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN IT WENT AWAY.

    NHTSA complaint 731779
13. Filed Aug 31, 2000Failure Jul 6, 2000SAN Jose, CAFrontalCrash1 injured

    DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY & KNOCKED THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS. VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 869277
14. Filed Jul 6, 2000Failure Sep 5, 1999Roxboro, NCRoof and pillars

    CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS DURING HOT WEATHER THE SEALS SHRINKS, AND THEY DON'T MET TO KEEP WATER FROM COMING IN OVER THE DOOR.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 864925
15. Filed Feb 23, 2000Failure Jan 22, 2000Edgewater, MDGasoline, Unknown or other

    ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.

    NHTSA complaint 719160
16. Filed Dec 28, 1999Failure Dec 28, 1999Newton, IAGasoline

    VEHICLE FLOODS ITS SELF AND SHUTS DOWN AT WILL. DEALER CLAIMS PROBLEM CAN'T BE REPAIRED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 854478
17. Filed Nov 21, 1999Failure Jul 7, 1995Everett, WAUnknown or other

    THE PAINT ON MY HOOD STARTED PEELING IN LARGE CHUNKS WHEN I NOTICED THERE WAS NO PRIMER UNDER THE PAINT, ONLY BARE METAL. IS THIS LEGAL? I THEN SAW ANOTHER 1991 DODGE SHADOW WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I KEPT MY EYES OPEN AND I HAVE SINCE NOTICED THAT ON ALMOST ALL WHITE 1991 DODGE CARS OR TRUCKS HAVE SIMILAR PAINT PROBLEMS. I KNOW FORD HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS ONCE AND THEY TOOK RESPONSIBILITY. WILL CHRYSLER?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 715097
18. Filed Oct 29, 1999Failure Jun 2, 1998Mililani, HIGasoline, Seats

    ENGINE STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE O2 SENSOR. MJS

    NHTSA complaint 549355
19. Filed Oct 28, 1999Holden, MOElectrical

    LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 549285
20. Filed Sep 29, 1999Failure Jul 5, 1993S. Boston, MARecliner

    WHENEVER SEAT HAS TO BE PULLED FORWARD TO ENTER REAR, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH BACK INTO PLACE. CAN LEAN FORWARD TO FRONT SEAT FROM THE REAR & SEAT BACK, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 849339