MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Shadow

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:01.161Z

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
108
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

16% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 108 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

16% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Dt: the vehcile is a 1993 Dodge Shadow es. The problem started sometime in March 2001.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-14

Dt: caller's -husband purchased daughter a used car. The wiring on the car caught on fire, and the fumes and the smoke almost killed her.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-13

Vehicle stalled, causing loss of control/rollover/injury. (Attorney for client)

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Power train

15% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

FIRE

Seats

14% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-30

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Suspension

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1993Complaint volume 108 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1994-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-31 Interior fires
  3. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  4. I
    1999-05-13Recall queryClosed 2000-02-02 Seat back failure
  5. R
    1999-08-23Seats99V212000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V212000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 electrical system, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Shadow have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.