1989 Dodge Shadow
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
33 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While driving and lightly tapping on brakes shoulder restraint has forcefully pulled her back/ locks and does not release until engine IS turned off. Consumer feels that this IS a hazard. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle IS losing oil. also, paint IS peeling. *ak *slc
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights burn out often. many bulbs from different manufacturers. reverse lights no longer opperate. *Ak
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brake carrier IS causing the brakes to be inoperative, needs replacement. consumer noticed excessive wear of the front brakes and contacted dealer. Dealer indicated a tsb for the same problem, but refused to correct it. *ak *ML
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Plastic lenses covering front headlights are discoloring, and causing poor visibility, which could lead to a vehicle collision. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Possible engine failure, resulted in fire. *yc
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Received recall notice (#92v053000). Took vehicle in. Waited 1 1/2 hours, belt not fixed. Brought vehicle back. Brakes work fine. Mechanic said belts fixed. Drove home. No brakes. Driver's belt not fixed. Received card, saying parts are now in. Vehicle has no brakes. Seat belts not working properly. Consumer will not drive vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Valve cover gasket IS leaking on the motor. recall has been ordered , but this patricular vehicle was not included under recall. owner has notified the manufacturer. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Rear axle make knocking noise.
- Structure › Frame and members
Large spots of paint are coming off the vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving the vehicle caught on fire under the hood, cause unknown. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
In cold weather there was and exhaust smell in the car, took to dealer the fuel pressure regulator was replaced twice in 2 years. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicle's rear control arm IS broken inside and while driving a loud snapping and clicking noise IS heard.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states that while the car was in the park position with the ignition off that it rolled back about (4) feet crashing into rocks and trees. The parking lot was fairly leveled. *ak *slc
- Power train › Axle assembly · Wheels
Failure of the right rear wheel assembly, the consumer was driving at a high speed when the rear wheel came off the axle.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Transmission torque converter locked up. *Sd
- Seat belts
Motorbelts failed. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear seat belt buckles failed twice, due to plastic housing cracking followed by the release button breaking. *Dh
- Seat belts
Motorbelt sticks after recall repairs. (92V053000) *dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission replaced. *Sd
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Transmission mount failed. *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Sporadic locked torque converter, causing vehicle to buck and surge while driving. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission will downshift on its own while driving. tt
- Seat belts
Replaced automatic seat belt retractor tracks. *Ak
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 41031Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. To corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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