1994 Dodge Shadow Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 12%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Dodge Shadow, 12% of the 94 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Lower seat back attaching bolts broke on the passenger seat which could cause seat to release from the upright position. Vehicle was recalled for the same problem with the driver seat. Recall number 99v212000. . The recall was for the driver side seat failure but manufacturer refused to take responsibility for passenger side seat failure.”
NHTSA complaint #869129, filed 2000-08“Consumer had problems receiving recall repair 99v212 with the drivers side seat, the seat was broken and was in a reclining position which made it very difficult and dangerous to drive, consumer traded the car in and is requesting reimbursement for the recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #554311, filed 2000-09“While driving at 60 MPH bolts within the driver's side seat broke,causing the consumer to fall backwards and lose control of the vehicle. Consumer was able to get the vehicle back under control and to pull to the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #849448, filed 1999-09“While ajusting the front driver seat, the lower seatback attaching bolt failed, causing seat to fall backward.consumer learnd of a mfr. Recall for a 1992 vehicle / nhsta recall# 97v-078. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #830273, filed 1998-11“Vehicle hit in rear at 35 MPH, passenger seat flew forward and seat belt did not engage. At 35,000 miles transmission began shifting erratically and replaced with a rebuilt one.”
NHTSA complaint #546613, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 99V212000Aug 6, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1994, Plymouth Sundance 1991–1994
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Shadow
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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