Representative photoMechanic for a 1988 Dodge Shadow
Mechanic for the 1988 Dodge Shadow: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1988 Dodge Shadow for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Mechanic: how we help
Need mechanical repairs or maintenance for the 1988 Dodge Shadow? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Under the hood: the 2.2L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
A car meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Ready to ask?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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