1989 Dodge Shadow Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 27%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 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Dodge Shadow, 27% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Received recall notice (#92v053000). Took vehicle in. Waited 1 1/2 hours, belt not fixed. Brought vehicle back. Brakes work fine. Mechanic said belts fixed. Drove home. No brakes. Driver's belt not fixed. Received card, saying parts are now in. Vehicle has no brakes. Seat belts not working properly. Consumer will not drive vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #828196, filed 1998-09“While driving and lightly tapping on brakes shoulder restraint has forcefully pulled her back/ locks and does not release until engine is turned off. Consumer feels that this is a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #8001680, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 92V053000Apr 13, 1992The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1988–1989, Plymouth Sundance 1988–1989
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Shadow
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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