1991 DODGE SHADOW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

113

Owner Complaints

21 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

The 1991 DODGE SHADOW has received a total of 113 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (10 complaints), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (10 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW, potentially affecting up to 1,068,681 vehicles.

Recall 99V212000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 227,283 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 97V078000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 148,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 96V229000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

| 675,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 90V194000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 398 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 90V162000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

| 18,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

113 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 10
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 8 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10065116 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles
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
#10034526 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles
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
#10012122 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
#8010980 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED BODILY INJURIES. *AK
#8010981 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 DODGE SHADOW in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 DODGE SHADOW

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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