1992 DODGE SHADOW PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Emission system issue causing damage to catalytic converter and muffler, poor acceleration.

• 2. Gassy fumes entering passenger compartment causing irritation.

• 3. Automatic transmission failure.

• 4. Bolts snapping, causing driver's seat movement.

• 5. Front bucket seat backrest moving forward when rear passenger pushes it.

• 6. Emergency brake pedal releasing by itself.

• 7. Driver's airbag not deploying in a collision.

• 8. Passenger door falling off the vehicle.

• 9. Hazard warning lights not working, affecting brake lights and turn signals.

• 10. Head-on collision causing driver's side airbag failure.

• 11. Vehicle catching on fire due to shortage of wires.

• 12. Driver's seat back breaking and collapsing.

• 13. Driver's seat back not staying in place and needing additional support.

• 14. Rear passenger door falling off while driving.

• 15. Ignition issues causing key to get stuck.

• 16. Power seat track and seat back failure.

• 17. Paint peeling and defective.

• 18. Trunk support system failure causing injuries.

• 19. Rear end bouncing due to issues with rear end.

• 20. Steering shaft failure.

• 21. Temperature gauge reading extremely hot.

• 22. Air bag light illuminated.

• 23. Faulty seat locking mechanism after recall repair.

• 24. Side window rusting.

• 25. Transmission issues, harsh shifting and hesitation.

• 26. Vehicle stalling while driving.

• 27. Fire caused by alternator short circuit and electrical wiring harness issues.

• 28. Vehicle stalling while driving at any speed.

• 29. Front seat breaking in an accident.

• 30. Air bag not deploying in an accident.

• 31. Engine revving uncontrollably.

• 32. Transmission not engaging into selected gear.

• 33. Rear end letting loose while driving.

• 34. Air bag not deploying in an accident.

• 35. Failure of passenger side seat bolt causing seat to fall.

• 36. Driver's side airbag not deploying properly in a collision.