MYRModel Year Report

1987 Dodge Shadow

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1987 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:39:02.390Z

Only 12 complaints 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Shadow Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 89 complaints 1991 1992: 73 complaints 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1987: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19861
198712
198812
198933
199040
199189
199273
1993107
199494
19951
19960
19972
19981
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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FUEL REGULATOR HOSE FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960425

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
SEATS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY
SEATS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY
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FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISON AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ALSO BROKE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960408

SEAT BELTS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19881115 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 88V105000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890714 — parking brake

PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 89V038000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910416 — PE (closed 19910830)

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

R 20080522 — suspension

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V105000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V038000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Dodge Shadow?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Shadow have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.