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1993 Dodge Shadow 3.0 4AT

The 1993 Dodge Shadow 3.0 4AT is a 141-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 141 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.0 L SOHC 12-valve V6 (Mitsubishi 6G72)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower141 hp
Torque171 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (12 valves)
Bore and Stroke91.1 x 76
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Dodge Shadow 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1993 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

111 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Dodge SHADOW

Owner Complaints

111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Dodge SHADOW (14 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train16
Seats14
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Electrical System11
Suspension11
Structure10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 11, 2011 · Seats
“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…”
Nov 9, 2007 · Fuel System, Other
“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)…”
Oct 14, 2005 · Power Train, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Interior Lighting Fire
“DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE…”
Jun 13, 2005 · Electrical System Fire
“DT: CALLER'S -HUSBAND PURCHASED DAUGHTER 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 WHEN THE PLASTIC STARTED BUBBLING…”
Sep 30, 2003 · Seats Crash
“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. *AK”

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 1993 DODGE SHADOW. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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