1988 Dodge Shadow
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 Dodge Shadow. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.
Front passenger seat lap belt retractor, which incorporates a child seat belt locking feature, may malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat belt lock would extract and child seat may move outof its restrained position.
Remedy
Replace front passenger seat lap retractor with a redesigned retractor.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Rack and pinion
While driving at any speed vehicle had excessive play in steering wheel. Consumer's husband, who was mechanic, found that rack and pinion was missing one mounting bolt and the other one was loose. Dealership was notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Transmission failed, engine failed at 69,000 miles, excess oil consumption repaired under warranty, rear axle reinforcement bar broke at 52,000 miles , outer tierod ends replaced at 49,000 miles, left front brake caliper failed at 10,000 miles, engine thermostat failed at 12,000 miles, air…
Transmission failed, engine failed at 69,000 miles, excess oil consumption repaired under warranty, rear axle reinforcement bar broke at 52,000 miles , outer tierod ends replaced at 49,000 miles, left front brake caliper failed at 10,000 miles, engine thermostat failed at 12,000 miles, air conditioning belt idler failed at 17,000, air conditioning compressor and evaporator failed at 67,000 miles, recall on drivers seat back retaining bolt... Car has had nothing but one problems.......will not buy another chrysler vehicle........*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts failed on the front drivers side during accident, causing an injury.
- Power train
Odometer fraud. *Sd
- Seat belts
The front passenger automatic seat belt restraint system doesn't operate or retract properly. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts
Driver's and passenger's side automatic shoulder belt failure, problem occurs in cold weather, dealer IS lubricating belt but doesn't correct problem. tt
- Seat belts
Right front automatic shoulder belt stuck prior to recall (92v-053). *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine gasket was replaced two times and the whole head was cracked. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Engine light comes on for no reason. tt
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle failed, causing noise when attempting to make turns. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire. *aw
- Seat belts
The safety restraint motor IS on recall and the owners dealership are having a problem getiing the part. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Steering gear bolts loosen
There is no summary currently available
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