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1994 Dodge Shadow ES 3AT

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1994 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 1994 Dodge Shadow ES 3AT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,157 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower and 135 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,157 ($24,467 *)
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
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 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

95 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Dodge SHADOW

Owner Complaints

95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Dodge SHADOW (20 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags15
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Seats11
Power Train10
Electrical System9
Seat Belts7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 31, 2010 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-85 IN CARNESVILLE, GA, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK RIGHT OF MY CAR. I LOOKED BACK AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE DIRECTION OF MY BACK RIGHT TIRE. I BEGAN TO…”
Aug 25, 2007 · Seat Belts
“FRONT PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK INTO A SECURE POSITION. WHEN FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS OPENED, SEATBELT MECHANISM DOES NOT MOVE SHOULDER BELT TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION. WHEN FRONT…”
Jan 8, 2006 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment
“94 DODGE SHADOW AND SOME OTHER YEARS AROUND MY AREA ARE GOING BAD HAVING TO REPLACE THE COMPUTERS AND THEY ARE COSTLY. *NM”
Aug 16, 2005 · Power Train
“CHRYSLER CORPORATION REFUSES TO MAKE AVAILABLE REPAIR PARTS FOR THE SHIFT LINKAGE CABLES IN THE DODGE SHADOW AND SIMILAR VEHICLES. WHERE THE SHIFT CABLE ATTACHES TO THE TRANSMISSION THERE ARE PLASTIC…”
Nov 29, 2004 · Air Bags Crash
“VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING THROUGH A LIGHT AT 10 MILES PER HOUR WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*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 1994 DODGE SHADOW. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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