1992 Dodge Shadow Highline Convertible 5MT
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All photo credits
- 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 1992 Dodge Shadow Highline Convertible 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,942 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower and 135 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,942 ($32,296 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Dodge Shadow Highline 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
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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
Feb 14, 1992 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
NHTSA campaign 92V015000
75 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge SHADOW
Owner Complaints
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge SHADOW (14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seats | 19 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
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 1992 DODGE SHADOW. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.