1987 Dodge Shadow Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%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 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Dodge Shadow, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Fuel injectors failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. Dealer had replaced the ECM and the wiring harness connector, the dealer found recall 88v105 regarding the fuel system, however found this vehicle's VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #802574, filed 1996-09“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 1998-07Related recalls
- 88V105000Jul 1, 1988Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel…Covers: Dodge Shadow 1985–1987, 600 1985–1987, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1985–1987 +8 more
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Shadow
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology