1992 Dodge SHADOW problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
82,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 35 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 8.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 5.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Seats: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 33 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 | 21 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 21; 1996: 4; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 500067 · 1995-12-04 (December 4, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 869355 · 2000-09-01 (September 1, 2000)
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO THE SELECTED GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 869355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8005176 · 2002-03-08 (March 8, 2002)
WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE REVS AND WILL NOT STOP, REVWING UP TO A HIGHER SPEED, EVEN AFTER RELEASING PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO KEEP ENGINE FROM REVVING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8005176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967688 · 1995-06-26 (June 26, 1995)
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION OCCUPANTS ARE THRUST FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. THIS IS THE SEVENTH INCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959615 · 1995-02-06 (February 6, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED.HAPPENS WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 874119 · 2000-10-30 (October 30, 2000)
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUT IN UNDERDASH WIRE HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 874119 at NHTSA ↗