1991 Dodge Shadow Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%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 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Dodge Shadow, 8% of the 89 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Contaminated brake system which would cost $800-$1500. To repair. The dealer was notified of the problem. The consumer noticed that the brakes felt like something was holding them up at lower speeds. Both service facilities stated the wrong oil was in the braking system instead of brake fluid. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repair costs.”
NHTSA complaint #10065116, filed 2004-03“Problems with 1991 Dodge Shadow. Problems with brakes at lower speeds. Two different certified mechanics stated the vehicle shouldn't be driven until repairs are made. The fuel filter was replaced, brake system flushed, and tire rotation.”
NHTSA complaint #10034526, filed 2003-08“While driving 35 MPH had slowed down, consumer applied accelerator and accelerator pedal stuck. Applied brakes and brakes didnot stop vehicle. Vehicle kept accelerating, hitting vehicles and a gas pump. Vehicle totaled, driver injured.”
NHTSA complaint #8007595, filed 2002-04“Driving to airport about 45mph applied brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle; no brakes; turned off road to another; had flashers going & honking horn; another vehicle rearended Shadow & driver's seatback went forward; threw driver into side window bar; driver passed out; was emergency room.”
NHTSA complaint #814098, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 90V162000Sep 4, 1990Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991, Spirit 1991, Dynasty 1991 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Shadow
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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