1993 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%of 107 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 engine cooling of the 1993 Dodge Shadow, 13% of the 107 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“About 2 weeks after I bought it things startes happening,it was used with no warranty,my fault but I can't aford to fix Dodge's mistakes. When it caught on fire I was going to work and was late besides almost wrecking. This vehicle is not safe. I want to trade it in and get something else but no one will take this car.”
NHTSA complaint #727480, filed 2000-08“Serpentine belt tension pully failed allowing serentine belt to fall off. Serpentine belt pully and belt had to be replaced at a cost of over $200.00. Vehicle out of warranty. Sepentine belt tension pully is a dealer item only.”
NHTSA complaint #700415, filed 1998-11“Consumer states that while driving at 35mph and no warning the vehicle will stall at which time the vehicle becomes difficult to operate. Dealer notified. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8018607, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Shadow
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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