1991 Dodge Shadow Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 16%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 1991 Dodge Shadow, 16% of the 89 complaints for this model year. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“While driving 55 MPH and without warning was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and consumer sustained bodily injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #8010980, filed 2002-06“Was travling at about 25 MPH when crossing into a nother lane consumer rear ended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #887591, filed 2001-05“Consumer was involved in an accident on said date and the air bag deployed and burned the side of her face and neck. Manufacturer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #814102, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 90V194000Nov 19, 1990The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991, Spirit 1991, Chrysler Lebaron 1991 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Shadow
16 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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