- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
- The fix
- Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Dodge Shadow Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Dodge Shadow have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1988 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Shadow year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Dodge Shadow recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1985 Dodge Shadow yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Shadow: every year compared
All Shadow years1985 Dodge Shadow vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1985 Dodge Caravan | 49 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge 600 | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Aries | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Charger | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge D150 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge B150 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Colt | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Colt Vista | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Dodge Shadow
Does the 1985 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Dodge Shadow: fuel system, gasoline (July 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1985 Dodge Shadow had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Dodge Shadow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Shadow year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1985 Dodge Shadow has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data