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1993 Dodge Shadow ES 5MT

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1993 Dodge Shadow – front Unverified
Photo: 1987 Dodge CSX number 1, Greenwich 2018, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Shadow (1987–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Dodge CSX number 1, Greenwich 2018, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992 Dodge Shadow America in Aqua, front left, 04-27-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1989 Dodge Shadow by Smitty60, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 Dodge CSX number 1, Greenwich 2018, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1992 Dodge Shadow America in Aqua, rear left, 04-27-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Dodge Shadow ES 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,689 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower and 135 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,689 ($24,041 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower100 hp
Torque135 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves)
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 104
Injection TypeThrottle-body fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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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