1993 DODGE SHADOW PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission Problems:

  • 4-speed automatic transmission began dropping into low gear while at highway speeds
    
  • Automatic transmission failure, erratic transmission operation
    
  • Transmission failure
    
  • Transmission was rebuilt and still having the same problem
    

• 2. Electrical Problems:

  • Accelerator stuck while driving at 55 mph
    
  • Electrical fire
    
  • Dome light wiring short circuited, causing a fire by the driver's feet
    
  • Wiring harness caught on fire, causing smoke to enter the vehicle
    

• 3. Safety Equipment Failures:

  • Airbag deployment issues
    
  • Airbag did not fully deploy and broke the skin of the steering column
    
  • No deployment of airbag during an accident, causing injury
    
  • Driver's side seat belt fell off while driving
    
  • Driver's seatback bolt broke, causing the seat to fall back
    

• 4. Brake Issues:

  • Brake master cylinder failure
    
  • Brakes failed
    
  • Brake pedal went to the floor, resulted in an accident
    

• 5. Paint Problems:

  • Exterior paint failure
    
  • Paint peeling and chipping from time of purchase
    
  • Paint on hood worn away in 6 different spots
    
  • Paint peeling from the vehicle
    
  • Paint crinkled up and fell off while washing the car
    

• 6. Suspension/Steering Issues:

  • Axle broke on driver side due to manufacturer's fault
    
  • Rear sway bar came apart, causing noise and poor steering control
    
  • Excessive play in steering column
    
  • Frame of the vehicle is bending in the middle, causing door alignment problems
    

• 7. Seat Problems:

  • Passenger's seat falls forward when coming to a stop
    
  • Driver's side seat recliner latch broke, seatback collapsed
    
  • Driver's seat bolt broke, causing seat to move backwards
    

• 8. Misc. Mechanical Problems:

  • Engine failures
    
  • Engine pulley popped off
    
  • Engine valve leaked oil on the manifolds, resulting in fire
    
  • Bolt that holds the driver's seat adjustment mechanism broke
    
  • Vehicle stalled, causing loss of control and rollover injuries