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1993 Dodge ShadowProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 135 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
135
Crashes
18
Fires
14
Recalls
1
TSBs
41
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 135 complaints, 18 crashes, 14 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

hard knock and shaking on take off

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

loss of power

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

low idle tapping sound from engine

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

sputtering while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

brake lights go out when headlights are on

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerMED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission12 (9%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner9 (7%)
Suspension:rear9 (7%)
Other9 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal8 (6%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash5 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (4%)
Seats5 (4%)

1993 Dodge Shadow: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Shadow, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Shadow, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Shadow, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Shadow, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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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7
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4
02
1
03
7
05
1
07
1
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Dodge Shadow. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP03002ClosedOpened May 2003 · closed Jul 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

STEERING:COLUMN

PE94069ClosedOpened Sep 1994 · closed Jan 1995

INTERIOR FIRES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PE96008ClosedOpened Jan 1996 · closed Jun 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

SEAT BELTS

RQ99006ClosedOpened May 1999 · closed Feb 2000

SEAT BACK FAILURE

SEATS

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.

1993 Dodge Shadow vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

135

Class avg

51

2.6x 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. 135 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Dodge Shadow Model Years

1994199319921991199019891988198719861985
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1993 Dodge Shadow: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Shadow?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Dodge Shadow is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Dodge Shadow reliable?
The 1993 Dodge Shadow has 135 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 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 1993 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Dodge Shadow has 1 recall 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 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1993 Dodge Shadow data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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