- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
- The risk
- If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Dodge Shadow Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Shadow have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 1999 for the recliner.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Shadow year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1991 Dodge Shadow recalls 5
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 lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
- The risk
- If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
- The problem
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- The risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
- The problem
- The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
- The risk
- Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
- The fix
- Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
- The problem
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- The risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- The fix
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 5 | D | |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 623 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan | 129 | 8 | A | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dakota | 128 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dynasty | 109 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Monaco | 37 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Colt | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Daytona | 14 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dodge Truck | 11 | 0 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1991 Dodge Shadow
Does the 1991 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1991 Dodge Shadow: recliner (August 1999); recliner (May 1997); steering wheel / handle bar (November 1996); sensor / control module-inactive (November 1990) and more. 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 1991 Dodge Shadow had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1991 Dodge Shadow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1991 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