1992 Dodge Shadow Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 26%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the seats of the 1992 Dodge Shadow, 26% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The recall repair on this vehicle was incorrectly performed. I am friend of the original owner of this car. She had purchased this car when it was new. From day one, I had noticed that the seats in her car were not locking into position when front passenger and driver were seated. Several years later (1999?), Dodge had issued a recall on her car. They said that the seats had a problem with the locking mechanism. My friend brought her car into the dealership for the recall service on her seats. Several months later, I had noticed that the lock mechanism was still failing to lock into position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10625807, filed 2014-08, 145,000 miles“Received six manufacturer's recalls on seatback bolt. Consumer contacted dealer in their area since 21 nov 1998 for a appointment. No one called back.received another recall notice, and again contacted the same dealer. Was told someone will called back to schedule an appointment. Again no one called back. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #841750, filed 1999-07“Received six manufacturer's recalls concerning seatback bolt failure. Been waiting for an appointment since 21 of november, 98. Again contacted dealer and informed him of an appointment needed for recall repairs. Dealer stated again that they would call consumer back with an appointment. Still not received an appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #841802, filed 1999-07“The car is under recall for seatback failure, and the dealership would not make an appointment for the remedy. The owner got into an accident because of the recalled part.”
NHTSA complaint #814986, filed 1997-08Related recalls
- 99V212000Aug 6, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1994, Plymouth Sundance 1991–1994
- 97V078000May 10, 1997The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1992, Plymouth Sundance 1991–1992
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Shadow
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology