Dodge Shadow — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-09-01. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Best bets: 1989, 1990, 1992, 1991
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 108 |
| 1994 | 95 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |