Mechanic for a 1989 Dodge Shadow
Mechanic for the 1989 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 12.4 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 1989 Dodge Shadow for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Dodge Shadow: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $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 1989 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (9), engine and engine cooling (8) and power train (7). 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. |
| 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 1989 Dodge Shadow: Mechanic
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 1989 Dodge Shadow, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Your Shadow and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Shadow. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. It runs the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How the request works
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Over to you
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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.
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