1994 Dodge Shadow Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1994 Dodge Shadow, and owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1994 Dodge Shadow
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recliner (seats)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Remedy: 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.
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Dodge Shadow have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 116,002 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving southbound on i-85 in carnesville, ga, i heard a loud noise coming from the back right of my car. I looked back and saw smoke coming from the direction of my back right tire. I began to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2010 · Tires
“Front passenger automatic seatbelt does not lock into a secure position. When front passenger door is opened, seatbelt mechanism does not move shoulder belt to the full open position. When front passe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2007 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Dodge Shadow. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–23 / 22–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Shadow model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Shadow model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Dodge Shadow | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Dodge Shadow | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Dodge Shadow | 2 | 12 |
| 1988 Dodge Shadow | 2 | 12 |
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 2 | 33 |
| 1990 Dodge Shadow | 1 | 40 |
| 1991 Dodge Shadow | 5 | 89 |
| 1992 Dodge Shadow | 4 | 73 |
| 1993 Dodge Shadow | 1 | 107 |
| 1994 Dodge Shadow | 1 | 94 |
| 1995 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1994 Dodge Shadow
How do I know if my 1994 Dodge Shadow has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1994 Dodge Shadow; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V212000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.