1991 Dodge SHADOW: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10012122 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012122 at NHTSA ↗
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 481085 · 1995-02-09 (February 9, 1995)
PLASTIC COVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW IS ALL DISTORTED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481085 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 ↗
Owner report 483311 · 1995-03-01 (March 1, 1995)
REAR WINDOW CLOUDS UP BECAUSE IT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484209 · 1995-06-15 (June 15, 1995)
BROKEN TRAILING ARM IN LINKAGE BAR CAUSES RATTLING NOISE IN REAR END. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485169 · 1995-05-18 (May 18, 1995)
CONVERTIBLE TOP SEPARATING AT SEAMS, ALSO REAR WINDOW IS OPAQUE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485169 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V162000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 1990-09-04 (September 4, 1990)
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V194000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Reported: 1990-11-19 (November 19, 1990)
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence: AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V229000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1996-11-18 (November 18, 1996)
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V078000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1997-05-10 (May 10, 1997)
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V212000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1999-08-06 (August 6, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗