1990 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 40 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 engine cooling of the 1990 Dodge Shadow, 23% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“Recall 89v237000/ engine:gasket:valve cover: vehicle caught on fire while traveling at 25 MPH under the hood, local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Dealer was notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #874405, filed 2000-11Related 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 1990 Dodge Shadow
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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