1993 Dodge Shadow ES 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 1993 Dodge Shadow ES Convertible 5MT is a 141-hp 3.0-liter V6 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,652 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 141 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,652 ($32,954 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0 L SOHC 12-valve V6 (Mitsubishi 6G72) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 141 hp |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (12 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 76 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Dodge Shadow ES 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
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
| Power Train | 16 |
| Seats | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
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.