1988 Dodge Shadow for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1988 Dodge Shadow for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1988 Dodge Shadow specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.81 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
1988 Dodge Shadow: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1988 Dodge Shadow
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (7), power train (4) and engine and engine cooling (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V053000 | 1992-04-13 | seat belts | THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 88V129000 | 1988-08-01 | seat belts:front:retractor | FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT RETRACTOR, WHICH INCORPORATES A CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE, MAY MALFUNCTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Dodge Shadow: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1988 Dodge Shadow; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 1988 Dodge Shadow before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
The 2.2L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 9.4 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 28 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14.57, and a 300 km weekend about $43.71. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Shadow is like
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
A longer test drive
Rent the Shadow first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Questions first?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1988 Dodge Shadow from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Dodge Shadow for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Dodge Shadow
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 Dodge Shadow?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1988 Dodge Shadow before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1988 Dodge Shadow have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1988 Dodge Shadow cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.