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1992 Dodge Shadow

Based on reports from 81 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 81 complaints, 15 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerHIGH

12 owners reported seats:front assembly:recliner issues — failures commonly reported around 145K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED

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 (12 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seats:front Assembly:recliner12 (15%)

Air Bags:frontal10 (12%)

Seats7 (9%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (5%)

Suspension:rear4 (5%)

Electrical System:ignition2 (2%)

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.2 (2%)

Airbags2 (2%)

1992 Dodge Shadow: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Shadow, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 145,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 145K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Shadow, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Shadow, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Shadow, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Dodge Shadow. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

92V015000Feb 1992

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

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

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

1992 Dodge Shadow vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

1.6x 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. 81 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Dodge Shadow Model Years

1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

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1992 Dodge Shadow: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Shadow?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Shadow is related to the seats:front assembly:recliner, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1992 Dodge Shadow reliable?

The 1992 Dodge Shadow has 81 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?

Yes, the 1992 Dodge Shadow has 4 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?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 145,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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