CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Dodge Shadow has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 5 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (15 reports).
1990 Dodge Shadow recalls
Most common 1990 Dodge Shadow problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
MY DAUGHTER HIT A POT HOLE, HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED GIVING HER A VERY BRUISED FACE, SWOLLEN, BLACK EYE, NUMEROUS SCRATCHES AND CUTS AND A BURNED HAND. HER CAR IS NOT DAMAGED AT ALL EXCEPT FOR THE AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED. EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS SAY THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *LA
RECALL 89V237000/ ENGINE:GASKET:VALVE COVER: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH UNDER THE HOOD, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG FROM AN IMPACT OF 15 MPH. DEPLOYMENT CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS ON DRIVER'S LEFT HAND/RIGHT WRIST/CHIN, AND NECK. ALSO, RECEIVED BRUISES AND SCRATCHES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ,TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT ,DRIVER MADE A QUICK STOP AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING BURNS AND BRUISES ON FACE AND CHEST. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING SOMEONE, AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER'S JAW WAS INJURED, HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK
1990 Dodge Shadow questions
Does the 1990 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Dodge Shadow: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Shadow?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.