Does the 1988 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Dodge Shadow recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Dodge Shadow?

12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Dodge Shadow recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Dodge Shadow. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Dodge Shadow recalls, newest first

April 14, 2008NHTSA 08E0330006,903 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.
Consequence: The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 13, 1992NHTSA 92V053000115,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Consequence: Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 1988NHTSA 88V1290006,500 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary: Front passenger seat lap belt retractor, which incorporates a child seat belt locking feature, may malfunction.
Consequence: Seat belt lock would extract and child seat may move outof its restrained position.
Remedy: Replace front passenger seat lap retractor with a redesigned retractor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1988 Dodge Shadow with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts4
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2
Power train › Axle assembly2
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly2
Engine and engine cooling › Engine1

Other Dodge Shadow years

Other 1988 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1988 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Dodge Shadow recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Dodge Shadow?: 12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.