We found the following complaints for DODGE SHADOW (1993)
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No deployment of airbag during accident, causing injury. *sd
Air bag did not fully deploy and broke the skin of the steering column.
Air bag came out letting off cloudy fumes, resulting in poor visibility.tt
Vehicle already stopped, put vehicle into parking, vehicle jerked forward, driver's airbag deployed prematurely, burned driver, filled vehicle with smoke.
Vehicle already stopped, put vehicle into parking, vehicle jerked forward, driver's airbag deployed prematurely, burned driver, filled vehicle with smoke.
The vehicle was hit head on and the airbag did not deploy on a 35mph impact, resulting in an injury. Tt
While driving south on 395 and travelling 45mphon wet road conditions, consumer's vehiclewas struck from the rear, causing vehicle to spin out of control, and slammed backwards into a guardrail.driver's side airbag didn't deploy.also,driver's seat backdetached from the floor, and the back of the driver's seat collapsed causing injery to consumer's back ..et.
When washing the car - the paint just peeled offand now the air bag light stays on.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 15mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag broke skin of steering wheel, but, never fully inflated.
Consumer was involved in a 45 fronta.l collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Horn failed.
Intermittent stalling/starting problems.
Vehicle stalled, causing loss of control/rollover/injury.(attorney for client)*skd
Ignition switch failed.
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
Electrical fire.
About 2 weeks after i bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but i can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes.when it caught on fire i was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
Wiring harness caught fire, causing smoke to enter vehicle.
Consumer had pulled inside of driveway andturned vehicle off.it started smoking from the dashboard, electrical fire. Dealership was aware.there were no headlights at all.
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
About 2 weeks after i bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but i can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes.when it caught on fire i was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
Vehicle was on fire in dashboard. Consumer lifted uppanel and discovered that there was a small fire.
Dt:caller's -husband purchaseddaughter a used car.the wiring on the car caught on fire, and the fumes and the smoke almost killed her. She had the car for 1 month whentheplastic started bubbling and melting while daughter was driving on the interstate. This happened in the rear of the vehicle.
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
While driving a burst of flames ignited behind the temperature gauge.fire department was called to putfire out.dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle started smoking under the dash.disconnected two burning wires.tt
Serpentine belt tension pully failed allowing serentine belt to fall off. Serpentine belt pully and belt had to be replaced at a cost of over $200.00. Vehicle out of warranty. Sepentine belt tension pully is a dealer item only.
When turning a sharp corner/curve there's a weird sound,consumer thinks the engine is too big.all 4 bolts that hold the engine to the mount have broken.angiuli 718-727-5800 dealership replaced 3-free 1st/2nd, for1 was charged $300.
I have confirmed this problem with other drivers of the same car. The torque is too much for the enginemounts to handle.
Engine over powers motor mounts and continuously rips them apart.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****765219
Engine valve leaked oil on the mainfold, resulting in a fire.
Engine pulley popped off, also head gaskets were leaking/ transmission rebuilt due to slippage/ hood was warped and air conditioning malfunctioned.
Consumer states that while driving at 35mph and no warning the vehicle will stall at which time the vehicle becomes difficult to operate. Dealer notified.nlm
Engine failed twice, preventing vehicle from starting.*skd
Noise from engine/oil light on.
While driving in snow, snow entered engine, dislodging drive belt, causing loss of steering control.*aw
About 2 weeks after i bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but i can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes.when it caught on fire i was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
Consumer was driving stopped and start car accelerate pulled over turn car off there was black smoke coming out of the car .tt
Replaced oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter failed.
Engine pulley popped off, also head gaskets were leaking/ transmission rebuilt due to slippage/ hood was warped and air conditioning malfunctioned.
Radio failed.
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
Headlight switch gets very hot where it can burn driver's fingers and it is causing melting within the wires.
The fuel line on this vehicle has a proprietory connection going from the steel gas tank line to the fuel filter. The factory crimped clamp on this line completely failed allowing fuel to run freely whenever the ignition was on.this failure was caught in time to negate any serious problems arising from the failure of this factory crimped hose connection.i have saved the parts involved in this and they are available if you wish to inspect them.on contacting the local dodge dealer i was told that this failure was the result of our mn climate and therefore the rust and failure of this factory hose clamp was not of concern to them.note: the proprietory connection was rusty, the failure was in the factory crimped hose clamp attached to it. The metal in this factory crimped clamp looks like pot metal or something similar
Fuel leakagecaused byright brake line bracket that was shoved intobrake line. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.consumer stated that the chrysler dealer informedher that a roll of tubing would need to be purchased and then molded to fit the area.
Hi what i have is a question regarding a loose vacuum hose on a 1993 dodge shadow.i was wondering if i could have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from it having been disconnected (intentionally) and me driving the car on and off for 2 years?
Dome light wiringwhich wasbareshort circuited,causing a fire by the driver's feet.common problem.please provide further information. Found problem was where the dome lights came together, once sottered it was no longer a problem. Jn
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
The doors jam with the child safety locks engaged/doors will not open from the outside at all.
The front hood cable freezes up/breaks, couldn't open hood dealer fixed problem.tt
Hood flew onto windshield causing loss of vision.
Hood flew onto windshield causing loss of vision.
Emergency parking brake released causing vehicle to roll.
Small metal chips were in transmission line, had to have replaced.tt
Transmission should be replaced by dodge lot of people with the same problem what does it take to get a recall???????
Dt:the vehcile is a 1993 dodge shadow es.the problem started sometime in march2001.the contacthad just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboardin he steering wheel area.she took the vehicle to a dealership.they found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness.they replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianalvalve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch.they rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches.in march of 2005 the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced and it still would not start.she had taken it to the shop and found that there was a problem with the inline fuses.then on july 8, 2005 after the vehicle had been off for about 15 to 20 minutes it was still hot.they took it home and parked the vehicle.about an hour or more later it would not start.the dome light, head lights, and all the dashboardlights were on.the noise whenopening the door was still on.all the needles on the gauges were going in circles.then it went dead.took the vehicleto the mechanic and it is still there.they can not find why it keeps blowing fuses.
Transmission failure.
4-speed automatic transmission began dropping into low gear while at highway speeds.
Found many other people with similar problems on various other internet sites. I don't want to nor can i afford another transmission or another car for that matter. I want this problem solved as cheaply as possible.i am not able to contact chrysler via internet.need a way to contact them to have them pay for this problem.
About 2 weeks after i bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but i can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes.when it caught on fire i was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
Automatic transmission failure.tt
Transmission was rebuilt and still having the same problem warranty is expire purchase car new.tt
Automatic transmission failure, erratic transmission operation.tt
Coming to a stop,the gearwill shift into first gear before vehicle stops. Sometimes it causes car to accelerate and lurch forward.took to dealer, he said the transmission needed to be rebuild because it is in the "bump stop" condition.
Engine pulley popped off, also head gaskets were leaking/ transmission rebuilt due to slippage/ hood was warped and air conditioning malfunctioned.
Axle broke on driver side due to manufacturer's fault which could have causedrear wheel to fall.new axle has been redisigned.
Rear axle continually breaks. Mjs
There was a loud noise coming from the rear of the car. Dealer says its the rear axle, but cannot solve the problem.
While traveling at approximately 30 -35 mph all of a suddenvehicle's rear dropped, causing vehicle to lose control. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer that rear axlebroke in half.*ml
Driver's side seat belt fell off while owner was driving vehicle.
The driver side retractor did not retract during an accident, resulting in an injury.
Driver's side seat bolt that attaches the recliner machanism to driver's seat broke, and seat fell all the way back, driver was in a lying position,.consumer lost control and landed in a ditch.
While driving south on 395 and travelling 45mphon wet road conditions, consumer's vehiclewas struck from the rear, causing vehicle to spin out of control, and slammed backwards into a guardrail.driver's side airbag didn't deploy.also,driver's seat backdetached from the floor, and the back of the driver's seat collapsed causing injery to consumer's back ..et.
The contact owns a 1993 dodge shadow. The contact stated while exiting a residential garage, the driver seat collapsed backward into the rear seats. The dealer diagnosed that the top bolt was fractured and would need replacing. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the exact same failure six years prior under nhtsa campaign id number: 99v212000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The vin was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 196,700.
While driving at 35 mphand withoutpriorwarningdriver's side seat bolt broke.
The bolt that holds the driver's seat adjustment mechanism broke in half,causing the seatback to fall backwards. The bolt has not been replaced.
While driving down the roadsmoke filled the vehicle. Stopped and noticed smoke was coming out of rearseat between the plastic and metal from the side window.
The driver's seatback bolt is broken, so the back of the seat will give if the driver leans on it.
Under normal driving conditions driver's side seat recliner latch broke and seatback collapsed.
Passenger's seat falls foward whenever coming to a stop, it will not stay in an upright position. Dealer has been contacted.
Recall component failed prior to notice (99v-212). Mjs
The bolt that holds the driver's seat adjustment mechanism broke in half.
The bolt that holds the driver's seat adjustment mechanism broke in half,causing the seatback to fall backwards. The bolt has not been replaced.
Request additional information on seat back failure.
While at a stop another vehicle went out of control and slammed into consumer'svehicle.upon impact,driver's side seatcame off of the frame.
The driver's seat bolt broke, causing the driver's seat to move backward which may cause loss of vehicle control.there is recall for this problem for the 1992 shadow, recall97v078000.please provide further information.
When sitting at a stop sign the brake pedal goes to the floor have abs anti-lock brake .tt
The car has abs braking system. The vehicle will not stop when engaged and when the road is slick. Please describe.tt
Brakes failed. Mjs
Attempted to brake, pedal went to the floor, had an accident.tt
Accelerator stuck while driving at (55) mph, tried applying brakes, punched gas pedal, also tried braking,put on emgergency brake and put in park to stop.
When applying brakes they grind very badly/loudly, afraid they will not stop at some point.
Throttle stuck open, attempted to stop vehicle. A tree stopped the vehicle and engine continued to rev high. Brakes caught on fire as a result of trying to stop vehicle.
Brake master cylinder failure, master cylinder has been replaced twice, brake pedal goes to the floor.tt
Excessive play in steering column.
Steering wheel misaligned.
When driving the trailing arm and the bushing cracked,causing poor steering control.the problem occurred twice.consumer has contacted the dealer.
Exterior paint failure.
Paint is peeling from vehicle.
Paint is comming off in many areas.no rust is apparent at this time.it appears that the paint did not bond well to the undercoating.please help me to find a solution..
Passenger side door jams.tt
Passenger door sticks you have to bang on it before it releases. Dealership doesn't know whats causing the problem.tt
Passenger's side door weld has broken, causing door to be inoperatice , not allowing it to close or open.
Doors pins in the hinges are rusting out, and causing the door to drop. Consumerunable to close / latch properly. Manufacturer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide further details.
Engine pulley popped off, also head gaskets were leaking/ transmission rebuilt due to slippage/ hood was warped and air conditioning malfunctioned.
While washing my car the paint just crinkled up and fell off - there is no rust on my car
Frame of vehicle is bending in middle causing the doors to not close properly due to alignment problems. Mjs
Reported groaning and knocking noices to tire /front end shop and they did not catch the problem.
When going up a driveway, hitting a small bump in the road or turning a corner, a small cracking noise comes from the back of the vehicle. A mechanic stated that one of welds in the trailing arm is cracked.
While making a left turn driver heard a loud sound fromrear of the vehicle.vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer thatrear sway bar was broken.please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
The rear axle has cracked at 40,000. Please describe.tt
Consumer states that while driving 35 mph noise came from the back of the cardue to the rear sway barcoming apart.consumer is also concerned about the $ 500.00 replacement charge.
The rear trailing arm of the rear suspension broke off, almost causing an accident.please provide details.
Dealer did following:axle, rear/trailing arm assembly - replace (b); 1 crossmemb-er - control ar; 2 bushing - rr susp frt pivot; fc: 11; part #: 4778752; the 1993 dodge shadow was hard to control and all over the road before the repair.. Please note:that other reports of similar reports appear on the nhtsa website under different catagories.we call it the rear sway bar.
When driving vehicle it hit a bump, or when backing up vehicle would squeak/shake & rock very badly. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic it was not shocks but problem in rear suspension.
Rattling in rear end with swaying that seemed to indicate rear shock failure, once a garage inspected it, the cracked rear trailing arm assembly was discovered. Dealership does not deny it's a common problem. Nice to know the rear end in a dodge is good for less than 50000 miles.
While traveling heard a hard noise. Vehicle was serviced and technician statedrear sway bar had broken and needed to be replaced.*et
Paint peeling and chipping from time of purchase.additional storm damage occurred on june 1, 1999 which comprehensive would have covered.body shop told me if he tried to repair the new damage the other would only chip and peel worse due to the buffing.he said he had seen lots of paint on 1993 dodge shadows just like mine and it should have been recalled for the bad paint but to his knowledge there was no recall on it.if you have any input or can find out if they did recall the paint on that particular vehicle please send me an email at [email protected] you in advance.kay mcmahon
The paint is peeling on the entire car, but especially on the hood.as the paint peels it flies off of the car and the paint chips cause an obstructed driving view.i have seen dozens of other dodge cars in my town with the same problem. No safety defect.
Paint on the front hood has worn away in 6 different spots.
The paint has been peeling for the last 4 years.i contacted dodge, they said talk to the dealer. The dealer said sense there is no recall by dodge, they would give us a discount on a paint job. I see this problem with most of the 1993 dodge shadows in this area. I have a neighbor who purchased hers from another dealer. The dealer repainted her car twice now at no charge to her.no safety defect mentione din summary.
After 8 miles check engine light came on.tt
About 2 weeks after i bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but i can't aford to fix dodge's mistakes.when it caught on fire i was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.
I noticed that many other cars of the same model are having the paint pealing problem just like mine.
Paint off white dodge shadow peeling off;have seen many shodows'with same problem. No safety defect listed in summary.
Clock failed.
Throttle stuck open, attempted to stop vehicle. A tree stopped the vehicle and engine continued to rev high. Brakes caught on fire as a result of trying to stop vehicle.
Accelerator stuck while driving at (55) mph, tried applying brakes, punched gas pedal, also tried braking,put on emgergency brake and put in park to stop.
While driving the trottle sticks, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate.
Left/rear window is small and pillar is too large, resulting in poor visibility.
Left exterior mirror position causes large angle of blind spot, resulting in accident.*skd
While driving, heavy rain, windshield wiper connection between axle and wiper arm works loose without warning; impairs driver's vision; could cause crash; dealer recommended tightening down/put on lock tight. Owner followed procedure 1 year ago, problem reoccurred.
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