How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Shadow have?

The 1987 Dodge Shadow has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Shadow has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Dodge Shadow?

Of 15 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1987 Dodge Shadow Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Dodge Shadow has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 581,550 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 89V038000 1989-03-20 1,550 affected

Defect

PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V105000 1988-07-01 580,000 affected

Defect

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The consumer states that the vehicle caught on fire while parked.*yh”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2002-05-12

“Transmission lurches forward while engaging into gear.”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1997-11-24

“Fuel injectors failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. *ak dealer had replaced the ecm and the wiring harness connector, the dealer found recall 88v105 regarding the fuel system, however found this vehicle's vin was not included. *slc”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1996-09-09

“Fuel injectors failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. *ak dealer had replaced the ecm and the wiring harness connector, the dealer found recall 88v105 regarding the fuel system, however found this vehicle's vin was not included. *slc”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 1996-09-09

“Electronic control module failure. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · reported 1996-05-20

“Rear-ended in accident and back of driver's seat broke. Please describe details. *ak”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 1996-02-27

“Fuel is leaking in the carburetor, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak *jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · reported 1996-02-13

“Fuel regulator hose failed, causing engine fire. *dsh”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · reported 1995-06-04

Defect investigations

Investigation PE91065 Opened 1991-04-16 · closed 1991-08-30

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Dodge Shadow as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.