1987 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Dodge Shadow, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine light stays on, and if it is not on, the car doesn't want to run. When it is on, it runs sluggish. Also replaced ignition plugs/rotor/caps and fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #780128, filed 1998-07Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Shadow
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Dodge Shadow
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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