1991 Dodge SHADOW problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 44 complaints (15.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 11.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 5; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 44 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 25; 1996: 4; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10034526 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10034526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065116 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719160 · 2000-02-23 (February 23, 2000)
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958855 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION, STALLING AND DYING ON THE ROAD. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482185 · 1995-03-14 (March 14, 1995)
STEERING RACK BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482185 at NHTSA ↗