Dodge · 1991

1991 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	Regular	20	25	22	404
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	23	386
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Premium	17	21	18	494
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	31	25	355
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	24	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 90V194000

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Campaign 90V162000

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Campaign 96V229000

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Campaign 97V078000

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Campaign 99V212000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

113 complaints filed by owners for this model year (21 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seats 16 Air Bags 15 Structure 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Dodge Shadow?

EPA figures for the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Shadow?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Shadow?

Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge Shadow, most often about: Seats, Air Bags, Structure. 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.