MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Shadow — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution2 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 34 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 41 complaints, Recommended 1991: 89 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 73 complaints, Recommended 1993: 108 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 95 complaints, Caution 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999 1993 · 108
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 34 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 41 complaints, Recommended 1991: 89 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 73 complaints, Recommended 1993: 108 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 95 complaints, Caution 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999 1993 · 108
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986 1987: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 34 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 41 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 89 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 73 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 108 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 95 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998 1999: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1999 1993 · 108
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
1999 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ◆ Caution 95 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ◆ Caution 108 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 73 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ● Recommended 89 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 34 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

12

recalls on file across every Dodge Shadow model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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