10 of the
135 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Shadow are about the
body and structure — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
A
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Door
330.0%
Body
330.0%
Frame AND Members
220.0%
Hinge AND Attachments
110.0%
Hood
110.0%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Sunbury, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DOORS PINS IN THE HINGES ARE RUSTING OUT, AND CAUSING THE DOOR TO DROP. CONSUMER UNABLE TO CLOSE / LATCH PROPERLY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #862572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garrison, KY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WELD HAS BROKEN, CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATICE , NOT ALLOWING IT TO CLOSE OR OPEN.
NHTSA complaint #846522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Alamos, NM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME OF VEHICLE IS BENDING IN MIDDLE CAUSING THE DOORS TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. MJS
NHTSA complaint #545995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yale, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WHILE WASHING MY CAR THE PAINT JUST CRINKLED UP AND FELL OFF - THERE IS NO RUST ON MY CAR
NHTSA complaint #703602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clio, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #537635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alsip, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY
EXTERIOR PAINT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #781290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomington, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
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..
NHTSA complaint #537599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pembroke Pines, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ENGINE PULLEY POPPED OFF, ALSO HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING/ TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO SLIPPAGE/ HOOD WAS WARPED AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #511685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR JAMS. TT
NHTSA complaint #964475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boxford, MA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER DOOR STICKS YOU HAVE TO BANG ON IT BEFORE IT RELEASES. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHATS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. TT
NHTSA complaint #960949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.