1992 Dodge Shadow Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Dodge Shadow, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When attempting to place vehicle from park to reverse or drive vehicle will not engage into the selected gear. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced transmission three times. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869355, filed 2000-09“L/r rear axles had a channel support rod, where welded, had broken. Driving up driveway (5 MPH) when axles broke; vehicle still drivable but makes grinding noise; took to dealer & was informed entire l/r rear axle has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #811966, filed 1997-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Shadow
19 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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