MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge Shadow

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1986 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:53:41.817Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 12 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 34 complaints 1990: 41 complaints 1990 1991: 89 complaints 1992: 73 complaints 1992 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 34 complaints 1989 1990: 41 complaints 1990 1991: 89 complaints 1991 1992: 73 complaints 1992 1993: 108 complaints 1993 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 34 complaints 1989 1990: 41 complaints 1990 1991: 89 complaints 1991 1992: 73 complaints 1992 1993: 108 complaints 1993 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1986: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19861
198712
198812
198934
199041
199189
199273
1993108
199495
19951
19960
19972
19981
19991

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension, most commonly citing coil springs.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear suspension failure, torsion bar has broken. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1988-11-15Fuel system, gasoline88V105000 Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V105000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge Shadow reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Dodge Shadow?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Shadow have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.