1990 Dodge Shadow Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 38%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,632miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Dodge Shadow, 38% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,632 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter hit a pot hole, her air bag deployed giving her a very bruised face, swollen, black eye, numerous scratches and cuts and a burned hand. Her car is not damaged at all except for the air bag being deployed. Emergency room doctors say this never should have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10047011, filed 2003-11, 111,632 miles“Vehicle experienced a deployment of driver's air bag from an impact of 15 MPH. Deployment caused chemical burns on driver's left hand/right wrist/chin, and neck. Also, received bruises and scratches. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #856211, filed 2000-02“While driving at approximately 35 MPH ,to avoid an accident ,driver made a quick stop and driver's airbag deployed, causing burns and bruises on face and chest.”
NHTSA complaint #849533, filed 1999-09“While driving at about 35 MPH slammed on brakes to avoid hitting someone, and the airbags deployed. Consumer's jaw was injured, had to go to the hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #848298, filed 1999-09“Air bag deployed upon rear ending another vehicle. Chemical powdery substance used for air bag choked driver until someone pulled her out. Dup: see 958480 . Tt”
NHTSA complaint #958528, filed 1995-01Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Shadow
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Shadow
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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