MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Shadow

● Typical for this model
1992 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:13:19.595Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Shadow Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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 1992 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
1992: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19861
198712
198812
198933
199040
199189
199273
1993107
199494
19951
19960
19972
19981
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 16%

16% of complaints: seats — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BOTH FRONT BUCKET SEAT BACK REST PUSH FORWARD WHENEVER REAR PASSENGER PUSH FORWARD; BACK REST DO NOT LOCK INTO PLACE UPON IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950531

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WAS HIT FROM THE REAR FRONT SEAT BROKE AND WENT INTO THE BACK SEAT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950425

THE RECALL REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE WAS INCORRECTLY PERFORMED. I AM FRIEND OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR. SHE HAD PURCHASED THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS NEW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140817

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

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

Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Campaign 92V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940914 — PE (closed 19950131)

INTERIOR FIRES

I 19950113 — PE (closed 19950531)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19950531 — EA (closed 19970519)

SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE

I 19950926 — EA (closed 19961113)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

R 19961227 — steering

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE

Campaign 96V229000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970630 — seats

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.

Campaign 97V078000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990823 — seats

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.

Campaign 99V212000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V229000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V078000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V212000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge Shadow reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge Shadow is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Shadow?

The most-reported component is seats:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Shadow have?

4 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.