MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge Shadow

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1997 Dodge Shadow
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:22.200Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Shadow Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 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 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1997: 2 complaints
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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.

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WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT FRAME BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO WOBBLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040525

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, 19980511

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Dodge Shadow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ● 1991

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