MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge Shadow

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1997 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:30:54.242Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1992 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 1 complaint 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 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 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 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1997: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving, the seat frame bolts were loose. This caused the seat to wobble. Please provide more information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-25

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

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Transmission slipping due to failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Dodge Shadow?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Shadow have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.