1994 Dodge Shadow Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 16%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,320miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Dodge Shadow, 16% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,320 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drive belt tensioner pulley progressively misaligned itself over time, causing the accessory drive belt to come off . This leaves the driver with no power steering, no charging system, and a damaged accessory drive belt. The first incident happened on 02/24/1997. The second incident happend on 1/14 2000. I believe a t.s.b exists concerning this issue. In my opinion, it should be a recall. This can result in a motorist with a weak battery stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #717353, filed 2000-01“On the belt pully, I was just pulling out of the drive and the belt blew apart, and the air bag light came on and stays on now, the lights, I have replaced the bulbs but that does not fix th e problem.”
NHTSA complaint #753916, filed 2001-10“While driving vehicle overheats and shuts down whith no warning. The fan motor and the wirning harness has been replaced four times . Dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #825725, filed 1998-07“Owner states while driving vehicle engine shuts off due to a faulty v belt that does not stay on and also picks up dirt while turning due to the lack of a cover.”
NHTSA complaint #805563, filed 1996-11Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Shadow
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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