Certified Pre-Owned: 1990 Dodge Shadow
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1990 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.
1990 Dodge Shadow specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.19 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $17.36 | $21.70 |
1990 Dodge Shadow: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| 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) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,200 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,472 | $4,340 |
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 1990 Dodge Shadow
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (15), engine and engine cooling (10) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V237000 | 1989-12-27 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Dodge Shadow: before you buy
No 1990 Dodge Shadow is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. The 1990 Dodge Shadow for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Shadow
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, engine and engine cooling and electrical system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
It runs the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km works out to about 29 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If the Shadow is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Talk to a person
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 1990 Dodge Shadow from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Dodge Shadow for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Dodge Shadow
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 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 1990 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 1990 Dodge Shadow have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 Dodge Shadow cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
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.