1993 Dodge Shadow Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 15%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Dodge Shadow, 15% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the vehcile is a 1993 Dodge Shadow es. The problem started sometime in march 2001. The contact had just pulled into a fuel station and put the vehicle into park, when she noticed black smoke coming from underneath the dashboard in he steering wheel area. She took the vehicle to a dealership. They found the ignition switch had melted the wiring harness. They replaced the wire to the parking switch and the proportianal valve, ignition switch, and wiring connector to the switch. They rebuild the transmission also, because it was slipping they added new clutches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139693, filed 2005-10, 65,000 miles“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“Found many other people with similar problems on various other internet sites. I don't want to nor can I afford another transmission or another car for that matter. I want this problem solved as cheaply as possible.I am not able to contact chrysler via internet.need a way to contact them to have them pay for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #712194, filed 1999-09“While traveling at approximately 30 -35 MPH all of a sudden vehicle's rear dropped, causing vehicle to lose control. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer that rear axle broke in half.”
NHTSA complaint #862150, filed 2000-05“Coming to a stop, the gear will shift into first gear before vehicle stops. Sometimes it causes car to accelerate and lurch forward. Took to dealer, he said the transmission needed to be rebuild because it is in the bump stop condition.”
NHTSA complaint #809073, filed 1997-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Shadow
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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