- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Dodge Shadow Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Dodge Shadow have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2008 for the suspension.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Shadow year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Dodge Shadow recalls 3
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
- The problem
- The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
- The risk
- Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.
- The problem
- Front passenger seat lap belt retractor, which incorporates a child seat belt locking feature, may malfunction.
- The risk
- Seat belt lock would extract and child seat may move outof its restrained position.
- The fix
- Replace front passenger seat lap retractor with a redesigned retractor.
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No complaints about the 1988 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 years1988 Dodge Shadow vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1988 Dodge Caravan | 107 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge Aries | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D150 | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge B350 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D100 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge D250 | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Dodge B Series | 2 | 0 | B | 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 1988 Dodge Shadow
Does the 1988 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1988 Dodge Shadow: suspension (April 2008); seat belts (April 1992); retractor (August 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 1988 Dodge Shadow had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Dodge Shadow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1988 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