MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Shadow

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:13:23.796Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1993 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
1993: 107 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19861
198712
198812
198933
199040
199189
199273
1993107
199494
19951
19960
19972
19981
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE AT A STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF OF THE FRAME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030930

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 107
I 19940914 — PE (closed 19950131)

INTERIOR FIRES

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19990513 — RQ (closed 20000202)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

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

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V212000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1991 ● 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge Shadow reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge Shadow is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Shadow?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Shadow have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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