1993 Dodge Shadow Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%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 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Dodge Shadow, 9% of the 107 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.
“Rattling in rear end with swaying that seemed to indicate rear shock failure, once a garage inspected it, the cracked rear trailing arm assembly was discovered. Dealership does not deny it's a common problem. Nice to know the rear end in a Dodge is good for less than 50000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #754787, filed 2001-11“While making a left turn driver heard a loud sound from rear of the vehicle. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that rear sway bar was broken. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #889266, filed 2001-05“When going up a driveway, hitting a small bump in the road or turning a corner, a small cracking noise comes from the back of the vehicle. A mechanic stated that one of welds in the trailing arm is cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #824142, filed 1998-06“When driving vehicle it hit a bump, or when backing up vehicle would squeak/shake & rock very badly. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic it was not shocks but problem in rear suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #822082, filed 1998-03“Consumer states that while driving 35 MPH noise came from the back of the car due to the rear sway bar coming apart. Consumer is also concerned about the $ 500.00 replacement charge.”
NHTSA complaint #801912, filed 1996-12Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Shadow
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
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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