Trade in: 1992 Dodge Shadow
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 12.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 12.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1992 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.
1992 Dodge Shadow specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-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 | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.2 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 | 13.9 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 276 g/km | 277 g/km | 283.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.81 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $17.83 | $20.65 | $18.29 | $21.18 |
1992 Dodge Shadow: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 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) | 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$3,275 | US$4,100 | US$3,375 | US$4,225 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,566 | $4,130 | $3,658 | $4,236 |
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 1992 Dodge Shadow
- NHTSA lists 4 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 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats (20), air bags (12) and electrical system (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V212000 | 1999-08-06 | seats:front assembly:recliner | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE. |
| 97V078000 | 1997-05-10 | seats:front assembly:recliner | THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE. |
| 96V229000 | 1996-11-18 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. |
| 92V015000 | 1992-02-14 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1992 Dodge Shadow
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1992 Dodge Shadow for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 1992 Dodge Shadow before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
Its powertrain is 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.4 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 28 litres. Every 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
The Shadow in everyday use
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Rent the Shadow for a week and see how it fits your life. Drive the Shadow on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Shadow answers more than any brochure.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1992 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Next step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 1992 Dodge Shadow from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1992 Dodge Shadow for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1992 Dodge Shadow
Does CarmaCars sell the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 Dodge Shadow have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1992 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.