1991 Dodge Shadow Highline Turbo Convertible 5MT
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- Photo: 1987 Dodge CSX number 1, Greenwich 2018, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Dodge Shadow America in Aqua, front left, 04-27-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Dodge Shadow by Smitty60, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Dodge CSX number 1, Greenwich 2018, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Dodge Shadow America in Aqua, rear left, 04-27-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Dodge Shadow Highline Turbo Convertible 5MT is a 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,518 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,518 ($37,029 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 92 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Dodge Shadow Highline Turbo Convertible 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge SHADOW. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 6, 1999 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 99V212000
May 10, 1997 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 97V078000
Nov 18, 1996 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 96V229000
Nov 19, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence: AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
NHTSA campaign 90V194000
Sep 4, 1990 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
NHTSA campaign 90V162000
92 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge SHADOW
Owner Complaints
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge SHADOW (20 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 19 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seats | 16 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 DODGE SHADOW. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.