1988 Dodge Shadow Steering 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 steering of the 1988 Dodge Shadow, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving at any speed vehicle had excessive play in steering wheel. Consumer's husband, who was mechanic, found that rack and pinion was missing one mounting bolt and the other one was loose. Dealership was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10087378, filed 2004-08“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 2001-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Dodge Shadow
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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