Model year

1997 Dodge Shadow

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Apr 22, 1998 to May 25, 2004.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 1997 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 Dodge Shadow peaked in 1998, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75119981200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 1997 Dodge Shadow name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Seats
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1997 Dodge Shadow

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 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.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 25, 2004Failure Apr 11, 200471,000 milesMemphis, TNSeats

    WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT FRAME BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO WOBBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10074217
  2. Filed Apr 22, 1998Failure Aug 1, 1997Bellefonta, OHManual transmission

    TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DUE TO FAILURE.

    NHTSA complaint 534469
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

8 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • 08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
  • 31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.