MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge Shadow

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:31:12.163Z

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, 1994 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 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 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1994: 95 complaints
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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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING THROUGH A LIGHT AT 10 MILES PER HOUR WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041129

CAR INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950120

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL, TAIL LAMP, BRAKE LAMP WIRING, AND WIRING HARNESS. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030513

SEATS 12%

12% of complaints: seats — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 95
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

1994 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 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

◆ 1993 ● 1991 ● 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Dodge Shadow reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Dodge Shadow is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Shadow?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Shadow have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.