1997 Dodge Shadow Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shadow years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge Shadow. That is the most of any Shadow model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge Shadow problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | 71,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge Shadow recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge Shadow.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, the seat frame bolts were loose. This caused the seat to wobble. Please provide more information. *jb
Transmission slipping due to failure.
Other Dodge Shadow years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Shadow | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Shadow | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Shadow | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 Shadow | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Shadow?
Owners most often report power train, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Shadow?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge Shadow a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Shadow model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.