1993 Dodge Shadow electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1993 Dodge Shadow — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 coming from underneath the dashboard in he steering wheel area. She took the vehicle to a dealership…”
filed Oct 14, 2005
“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 and melting while daughter was driving on the interstate. This happened in the rear of the vehicle…”
filed Jun 13, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Shadow years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Shadow | 12 | 13% |
| 1992 Shadow | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 Shadow | 6 | 7% |
| 1990 Shadow | 4 | 10% |
| 1989 Shadow | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Dodge Shadow
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.