1989 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 21%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 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Dodge Shadow, 21% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Valve cover gasket is leaking on the motor. Recall has been ordered , but this patricular vehicle was not included under recall. Owner has notified the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #827212, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 89V237000Dec 27, 1989The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Caravan 1989–1990 +12 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Shadow
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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