Dodge · 1988

1988 Dodge Shadow

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

The Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance are compact 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks that were introduced for the 1987 model year by the Chrysler Corporation. For 1991, a 2-door convertible variant was added to the Shadow lineup; this bodystyle was not offered by Plymouth. The Sundance/Shadow replaced the Omni/Horizon models of their respective marque.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Premium	18	23	20	444
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	30	25	355
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	26	21	423
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	28	23	386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V129000

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT RETRACTOR, WHICH INCORPORATES A CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE, MAY MALFUNCTION.

Campaign 92V053000

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Campaign 08E033000

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

19 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 7 Power Train 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Dodge Shadow?

EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Shadow reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Shadow?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Shadow. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Dodge Shadow?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Shadow, most often about: Seat Belts, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.