1988 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%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 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Dodge Shadow, 25% 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.
“Transmission failed, engine failed at 69,000 miles, excess oil consumption repaired under warranty, rear axle reinforcement bar broke at 52,000 miles , outer tierod ends replaced at 49,000 miles, left front brake caliper failed at 10,000 miles, engine thermostat failed at 12,000 miles, air conditioning belt idler failed at 17,000, air conditioning compressor and evaporator failed at 67,000 miles, recall on drivers seat back retaining bolt... Car has had nothing but one problems.......will not buy another chrysler vehicle........”
NHTSA complaint #750568, filed 2001-08Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Dodge Shadow
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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