Dodge Shadow 1987
Model Shadow made in 1987 by Dodge got 24 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, parking brake and suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860527 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 785 | 4 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Premium | $ 785 | 4 | 860530 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860527 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 4 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 21/35/26 | Premium | $ 751 | 4 | 860530 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V038000 | SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC. | from 01/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | 07/14/1989 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/20/1989 | 04/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Parking brake mechanism component may disengage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace parking brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE91065 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/16/1991 | 08/30/1991 | STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Battery replaced due to corroded terminals caused by excessive rust from frequent radiator flushings. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Engine light stays on, and if it is not on, the car doesn't want to run. when it is on, it runs sluggish. also replaced ignition plugs/rotor/caps and fuel filter. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module failure. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/1993 | 5 | ||
| Replaced water pump due to engine overheating. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 08/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Engine overheated due to radiator hose failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/11/1993 | 1 | ||
| Thermostat malfunctioned, causing engine to overheat. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Cracked engine cylinder head/gasket leak, resulting in vehicle overheating. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/12/2002 | 1 | 03/15/2002 | |
| The consumer states that the vehicle caught on fire while parked.*yh | |||
| Engine light stays on, and if it is not on, the car doesn't want to run. when it is on, it runs sluggish. also replaced ignition plugs/rotor/caps and fuel filter. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 02/11/1993 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheated due to pcv failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injectors failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. *ak dealer had replaced the ecm and the wiring harness connector, the dealer found recall 88v105 regarding the fuel system, however found this vehicle's vin was not included. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/1996 | 1 | 01/03/1992 | |
| Fuel is leaking in the carburetor, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Engine light stays on, and if it is not on, the car doesn't want to run. when it is on, it runs sluggish. also replaced ignition plugs/rotor/caps and fuel filter. | |||
| 04/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Fuel hose failure, resulting in a fire prior to recall/owner never notified of recall (88v-105). *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Fuel regulator hose failed, causing engine fire. *dsh | |||
| 01/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Fuel hose overheated and sprayed gas out of hose onto engine, causing engine to smoke. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injectors failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. *ak dealer had replaced the ecm and the wiring harness connector, the dealer found recall 88v105 regarding the fuel system, however found this vehicle's vin was not included. *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/24/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1989 | |
| Transmission lurches forward while engaging into gear. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 3 out 5 seat belt buckles have failed. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 08/30/1992 | |||
| Failure on the driver side seat, the consumer was involved in a rear end collison and the driver side seat reclined to the rear of the vehicle, also broke. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/27/1996 | |||
| Rear-ended in accident and back of driver's seat broke. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/07/1992 | 7 | ||
| Premature wear of front brake pads. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 08/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Heater core failed, causing engine to overheat. | |||