CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Dodge Shadow has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
2Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Dodge Shadow recalls
Most common 1988 Dodge Shadow problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER'S HUSBAND, WHO WAS MECHANIC, FOUND THAT RACK AND PINION WAS MISSING ONE MOUNTING BOLT AND THE OTHER ONE WAS LOOSE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED, ENGINE FAILED AT 69,000 MILES, EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BAR BROKE AT 52,000 MILES , OUTER TIEROD ENDS REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES, LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED AT 10,000 MILES, ENGINE THERMOSTAT FAILED AT 12,000 MILES, AIR CONDITIONING BELT IDLER FAILED AT 17,000, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND EVAPORATOR FAILED AT 67,000 MILES, RECALL ON DRIVERS SEAT BACK RETAINING BOLT... CAR HAS HAD NOTHING BUT ONE PROBLEMS.......WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE........*AK
SEAT BELTS FAILED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING AN INJURY.
ODOMETER FRAUD. *SD
THE FRONT PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM DOESN'T OPERATE OR RETRACT PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
1988 Dodge Shadow questions
Does the 1988 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Dodge Shadow: Seat Belts; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge Shadow?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Power Train (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Dodge Shadow has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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