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1991 Dodge Shadow

Based on reports from 113 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
113
Crashes
21
Fires
2
Recalls
5
TSBs
25
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 113 complaints, 21 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

car continues to run after shut off

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine sputters sporadically

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

hesitates when accelerating

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerHIGH

10 owners reported seats:front assembly:recliner issues.

!Inspect the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seats:front Assembly:recliner (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seats:front Assembly:recliner10 (9%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar10 (9%)
Air Bags:frontal9 (8%)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars6 (5%)
Seats6 (5%)
Speed Control5 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (4%)
Airbags4 (4%)

1991 Dodge Shadow: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Shadow, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Shadow, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Shadow, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues

Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Shadow, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:roof and pillars-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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4
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04

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Dodge Shadow. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

90V162000Aug 1990

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

90V194000Apr 1991

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

96V229000Dec 1996

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

97V078000Jun 1997

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

99V212000Aug 1999

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Shadow is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1991 Dodge Shadow vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

113

Class avg

37

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 113 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Shadow Model Years

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1991 Dodge Shadow: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Shadow?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Dodge Shadow is related to the seats:front assembly:recliner, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Dodge Shadow reliable?
The 1991 Dodge Shadow has 113 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Dodge Shadow problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Dodge Shadow has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Shadow problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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