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1992 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)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 355
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 20 25 22 404
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Premium 18 23 20 444
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 29 23 386
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 444
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 92V015000

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

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)

81 complaints filed by owners for this model year (15 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seats 20 Air Bags 12 Electrical System 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Dodge Shadow?

EPA figures for the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Shadow?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Shadow?

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge Shadow, most often about: Seats, Air Bags, Electrical System. 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.