1994 Dodge Shadow Review
1994 Dodge Shadow Review
View more photos
Used Shadow for sale
Appraise This CarSee Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Four-door hatchback production stops midyear. Front passengers are now restrained by motorized seatbelt to comply with federal regulations. Air conditioning runs on CFC-free coolant this year.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$167/mo for Shadow Base
Shadow Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1994 Dodge Shadow.
5 star(41%)
4 star(45%)
3 star(10%)
2 star(4%)
1 star(0%)
29 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Little Car.
Andy, 05/04/2017
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
My Grandmother left me this car when she passed away in 2012. She had bought the car when it was next to new. All through the years, I took care of the cosmetic maintenance and oil changes. That was pretty much all this car ever needed. It is great on gas and has never left either one of us stranded. It has carried us wherever we needed to go. The only major fix was a bad head gasket in … 2010. The air conditioner is freezing cold. It has never leaked or used any fluids. It is only driven in the spring, summer, and fall now. I would love to have another one as a daily driver. Unfortunately, these cars did not withstand the years of salt around here. They are few and far between now. The car still turns many heads and receives compliments from the people who remember them.
*2020 update* - Still have all good things to say about this car. It just keeps going and going. Brakes, tires, blower motor resistor, and A/C compressor are the only expenses I had in the past 8 years.
3.5 out of 5 stars
A good little car
familycarman, 03/01/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
I am the 2nd owner on the car, it had been a rental car for a year prior. We have put over 80,000 miles ourselves on the car. Used as primary family car from 20,000 miles to 98,000 miles, now my commutter car. No major complaints-- although regular maintenance is getting quite expensive-- I spend about $1000 about every 18 months in the last few years at the dealership making sure it … is in top-quality condition.
4.13 out of 5 stars
Race
moparman, 06/12/2008
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
I bought this car already torn down, i am using this car to race at a circle track. The car is completely stock no improvements. It is very fast (won the first and only race so far) I race against people who put 2 grand into the car with performance stuff i bought the car for $450 and have put about $250 into it but that is expected with a race car. Only thing I've had to replace was … rack and pinion and a starter(plugs and wires)
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great car!
AUF_Outlaw, 04/29/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
Excellent and reliable car. Only
problems I have had come directly from
previous owner (a/c was damaged from a
shop it was taken to for a recharge).
Oxygen sensor has gone bad, but easily
fixed.
The car is fun to drive, has an
excellent amount of power for a 4cyl...
Can even burn some rubber (front wheel
drive as well). Handling and breaking
is awesome. Overall, it … drives like a
higher-end car.
Interior is roomy, and easily accesable
and easy to store (hatchback makes it a
whole lot bigger to play with). Only
thing I wish was that it came with a
center arm-rest :D
1994 Shadow Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $167/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
Related Used 1994 Dodge Shadow info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Used BMW 4 Series 2019
- Used Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 2021
- Used BMW X5 2022 For Sale
- Used Toyota Avalon 2022
- Used Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 2018
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- BMW Car X1
- 2023 Toyota Highlander
- Porsche 911 2024
- Hyundai Elantra 2023
- Audi Q S5
- 2023 Nissan Murano
- Genesis GV 70 For Sale
- 2025 Lexus RX News
- Lexus RX
- 2025 Nissan Murano News
Research other models of Dodge
- 2023 Dodge Challenger
- 2023 Dodge Charger
- Dodge Intrepid 2023
- Dodge Durango 2024
- Durangos
- Dodge Durango 2023
- 2023 Durango
- 2023 Challenger
- Dodge Challenger
Other models
- New Kia Rio for Sale in New London, CT
- Used Porsche 968 in Alhambra, CA
- Used Jaguar XK in Burlington, IA
- Used Cadillac Escalade-Ext in Lake In The Hills, IL
- Used Porsche Carrera-Gt in New Hyde Park, NY
- New Subaru Outback for Sale in Branson, MO
- Used Audi E-Tron-S-Sportback in Webster, NY
- Used BMW X5 in Cordova, TN
- Used Genesis Electrified-G80 in Rahway, NJ
- Used Mercury Monterey in Lakeland, FL