15 of the
135 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Shadow are about the
seats — 11% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
168,350 miles.
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10395446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesNewfield, NJCrash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE AT A STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF OF THE FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #10041989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mentor, OHCrash1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SEAT BACK FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #741912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Streator, ILCrash2 injured
SEATS
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.
NHTSA complaint #872477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DCCrash1 injured
SEATS
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON 395 AND TRAVELLING 45MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS 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 BACK DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, AND THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED CAUSING INJERY TO CONSUMER'S BACK . *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #857816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minneapoli, MN
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE (99V-212). MJS
NHTSA complaint #548856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ambler, PA
SEATS
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #850684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF REAR SEAT BETWEEN THE PLASTIC AND METAL FROM THE SIDE WINDOW.
NHTSA complaint #849940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
PASSENGER'S SEAT FALLS FOWARD WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #846983 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM BROKE IN HALF.
NHTSA complaint #704971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mechanicsville, MD
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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, RECALL 97V078000. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #833074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yorktown Heights, NY
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT IS BROKEN, SO THE BACK OF THE SEAT WILL GIVE IF THE DRIVER LEANS ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #814383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colton, CA
SEATS
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. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #814125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colton, CA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #814125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Quakertown, PA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINER LATCH BROKE AND SEATBACK COLLAPSED.
NHTSA complaint #812167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.