1992 Dodge Shadow
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Dodge Shadow. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolt fails while the vehicle IS being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolt fails while the vehicle IS being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Owner complaints
73 complaints14 involved a crash3 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge shadow. The contact stated that the ignition switch stayed in the acc position and was difficult to turn over into an on and off position. The contact mentioned that while driving the key fell out and the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle was not inspected or…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge shadow. The contact stated that the ignition switch stayed in the acc position and was difficult to turn over into an on and off position. The contact mentioned that while driving the key fell out and the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
- Seats
The recall repair on this vehicle was incorrectly performed. I am friend of the original owner of this car. She had purchased this car when it was new. From day one, I had noticed that the seats in her car were not locking into position when front passenger and driver were seated. Several years…
The recall repair on this vehicle was incorrectly performed. I am friend of the original owner of this car. She had purchased this car when it was new. From day one, I had noticed that the seats in her car were not locking into position when front passenger and driver were seated. Several years later (1999?), dodge had issued a recall on her car. They said that the seats had a problem with the locking mechanism. My friend brought her car into the dealership for the recall service on her seats. Several months later, I had noticed that the lock mechanism was still failing to lock into position. I had mentioned this problem to her. But, she insisted that the dealership had told her that they had serviced the seat locks according to recall directives. (Fast forward to year 2014): my friend has given this vehicle to me. I immediately noticed that the front seat locks would pose a safety issue if the car ever got involved in any collision. I brought this to the attention of dodge headquarters. They responded by stating that I should bring this matter to my local dealership. I then brought this matter to the attention of a local dodge dealership. The local dodge service rep had told me that, due to the age of the car, dodge IS no longer obligated to remedy the previously-botched recall service. *tr
- Tires
Material failure on front tires identical to those on suv's. tires purchased in 1999.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When applying gas pedal vehicle revs and will not stop, revwing up to a higher speed, even after releasing pressure from the gas pedal. Brakes have to be applied in order to keep engine from revving.*ak
- Service brakes, electric
Due to a shortage of wires underneath the hood. The vehicle caught on fire inside of the parking lot. nlm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The pressure system that holds up the trunk stopped working. Now the trunk will not stay open and several injuries have happened from the trunk slamming down on people's heads and hands.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle fire caused by an electrical short circut in underdash wire harness. Vehicle was totaled. Chrysler has been contacted at this time.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When attempting to place vehicle from park to reverse or drive vehicle will not engage into the selected gear. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced transmission three times. please provide any further details.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver of vehicle hit a deer. Then ran off the road and hit a tree head-on at about 40mph. Upon impact, driver's side airbag came out and did not inflate fully due to a hole in airbag. Gas escaped into the passenger's compartment. Dealer has vehicle now. *ak
- Parking brake
Consumer complained that emergency brake pedal released by itself on three occasions for unknown reason. Dealer notified.*ak *slc
- Structure › Frame and members
Paint IS peeling and defective. *mjs
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Ignition experienced locks up causing key to not turn. Once consumer get key to turn the starter won't work. *yc
- Visibility › Windshield
Original paint IS peeling off body due to errors at the factory. Windshield had to be replaced due to crack and we were informed by installer that it may leak or come loose in a crash as the paint IS loose and the sealant has nothing to adhere to.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
A part of the emission system came off causing blockage within the exhaust system resulting in damage to catalytic converter and muffler, causing poor acceleration. Mjs
- Suspension › Rear
While driving 35mph rear end let loose. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. dealer will not repair the vehicle. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Received six manufacturer's recalls concerning seatback bolt failure. been waiting for an appointment since 21 of november, 98. again contacted dealer and informed him of an appointment needed for recall repairs. dealer stated again that they would call consumer back with an appointment. Still not received an appointment. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Received six manufacturer's recalls on seatback bolt. Consumer contacted dealer in their area since 21 nov 1998 for a appointment. No one called back.received another recall notice, and again contacted the same dealer. was told someone will called back to schedule an appointment. Again no one called back. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
- Unknown or other
The paint appears to be defective. I have several other owners with the same problem. it appears to be true of all white dodge products. I want this problem corrected. what can I do. *Mjs
- Air bags › Frontal
While sitting at an intersection and making a left turn, hit another vehicle on the side, and driver's side air bag did'nt deploy properly. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Paint IS white in color. paint lifts off of car, looks like no residue under peeling paint. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Temperature guage IS reading extremely hot, but all the diagnostic tests performed indicated the car IS not overheating. Problem IS not reflecting the temperature gauge indicator, tsb 081593. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information. *ak
- Unknown or other
Paint started peeling right at 6 months old.
- Seats
Driver's seat back bolt recalled, however IS unable to be repaired by dealer
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Steering shaft failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering…
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and IS attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this IS a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
- Seat back bolt failure
The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control.the lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break
- Seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
- Interior fires
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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 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.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 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.
- 39532Fuel guage does not read full.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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