1990 DODGE Shadow Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

AIR BAGS

14 complaints

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

Nov 16, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

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

Feb 03, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

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

Sep 30, 1999

Injuries: 1

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

Sep 21, 1999

Injuries: 1

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG CAUSED BURNS TO ARMS, STOMACH, CHEST, CHEST AND A BROKEN STERNUM.

Mar 18, 1999

Injuries: 1

+ 9 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

9 complaints

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

Nov 03, 2000

Fire: 1

THERE IS SMOKE COMING OFF OF THE ENGINE FROM LEAKING OIL. *AK

Jun 23, 1999

VEHICLE AT STOP WHEN ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

Jun 26, 1998

Fire: 1

ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING.

Mar 11, 1998

ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 16, 1997

Fire: 1

+ 4 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 complaints

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE TURNED YELLOW, NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED.

Dec 22, 1998

ALL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BACK LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996

ALL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BACK LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996

WHEN PRESS BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKE LIGHTS DIM WHEN HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT ON, AND AT NIGHT WON'T ILLUMINATE AT ALL, DUE ELECTRIC SHORT. TT

Sep 20, 1995

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

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

Sep 28, 1998

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, IGNITION SWITCH BURNED OUT THREE TIMES WITHIN 14 MONTHS. TT

Oct 05, 1995

STEERING COLUMN FIRE, WHILE DRIVING PARKED THE VEHICLE INNER THE DASH FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD CUT WIRES TO BATTERY. TT

Jul 17, 1995

Fire: 1

COMPUTER FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT STARTING.

Feb 27, 1995

STEERING

3 complaints

OWNER STATES THAT HER STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, AND THAT SHE FEARS AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 13, 1997

THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WARMING UP THE CAR.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 05, 1996

Fire: 1

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, FRONTEND COLLISION AT 15-20MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 08, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED TWICE. *SD

Mar 02, 1996

THE CROSS BEAM IN THE REAR HAS CRACKED AND IT DOES NOT KEEP THE CAR STEADY AND IS VERY NOISY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 17, 1995

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE CENTER. *AK

Jan 03, 1995

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

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

Nov 01, 1996

THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY IS BROKE . TT

Nov 03, 1995

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ACCELERATED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . TT

Dec 01, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT, ALSO FAST IDLE. *SKD

Feb 27, 1995

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

ABS: EXPERIENCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED, 20 MPH. TT

Jan 03, 1995

Crash: 1

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MADE OF WEAK STEEL, CAUSING ERRATIC BRAKE PERFORMANCE. *SKD

Oct 20, 1994

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

SMOG PUMP QUIT WORKING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND CV JOINTS LEAK. *AK

Dec 15, 1997

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, HOOD/ROOF AND TRUNK AREAS. *AK

Oct 10, 1997

PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE DUE TO GREASE USED AT FACTORY STIFFING TO THE POINT OF PREVENTING THE RATCHET DOG FROM MOVING.

Nov 12, 1996

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT CONSUMER ALSO STATES SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK DURING IMPACT, LUCKILY THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *SLC

Nov 07, 1995

Crash: 1

SEATS

1 complaint

DRIVING AT SPEED 0F 55MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND WAS HIT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVER SEAT WENT RECLINE POSITION. TT

Apr 04, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

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4.6/5.0

33 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 DODGE Shadow have?

The 1990 DODGE Shadow currently has 48 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 DODGE Shadow?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 DODGE Shadow are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 DODGE Shadow problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 DODGE Shadow comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.