1989 Dodge Shadow Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 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 brakes of the 1989 Dodge Shadow, 6% of the 33 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.
“Rear brake carrier is causing the brakes to be inoperative, needs replacement. Consumer noticed excessive wear of the front brakes and contacted dealer. Dealer indicated a TSB for the same problem, but refused to correct it.”
NHTSA complaint #858716, filed 2000-03Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Shadow
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge Shadow
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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