1991 DODGE STEALTH
4 recalls, 72 complaints - 6 TSBs
02V143002 May 14, 2002
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT BY MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION FOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence
LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE NO OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE OIL CHANGED. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED OR REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 2, 2002.... Read more
96V143003 Oct 8, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
93V033001 Apr 8, 1993
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Defect Description
A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
Consequence
BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE RESULTS INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD CAUSE IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.
Complaint Statistics
72 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 2, 2012
Incident date: Dec 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE WHEELS SEIZED AND AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS TO UNLOCK THE WHEELS, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE A DIAGNOS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Mar 2, 2012
Incident date: Dec 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE WHEELS SEIZED AND AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS TO UNLOCK THE WHEELS, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE A DIAGNOS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 7, 2010
Incident date: Jan 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE STEALTH. RECALL# 02V143002, POWER TRAIN, TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE THAT THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED. THE OIL LEAKS FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE WHICH CAUSED THE BEARINGS TO BE LOCK AND DAMAGE THE DRIVE TRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 35 M... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 29, 2007
Incident date: May 23, 2007
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED SINCE I OWNED THE CAR. ON (MAY, 200) THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. UPON TALKING TO OTHER CAR OWNERS THEY HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 1, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
I HAVE A 1991 DODGE STEALTH AND THE RETRACTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS. WHEN YOU PUT ON THE SEAT BELT IN MOST CASES THE SLACK IS NOT TAKEN UP. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND I HOPE I'M NOT. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 21, 2007
Incident date: Mar 21, 2007
MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN I PULL IT OUT TO BUCKLE UP THE EXTRA SLACK DOES NOT GET TAKEN CARE OF. IT JUST REMAINS LOOSE AND I DON'T KNOW HOW WELL IT WOULD HOLD UP IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS SEEMS TO BE MOST OF THE TIME BUT ONCE IN A WHILE FOR SOME REASON IT WILL RETRACT THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 8, 2007
1. SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, AND REMOVE SLACK ONCE THE SEAT BELT IS LATCHED.--- 2. AFTER BUCKLING MY SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. IT WILL LEAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF SLACK BETWEEN MY BODY AND THE SEAT. IN A WRECK, IF THERE IS SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE SEAT, THE SEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 11, 2006
Incident date: Sep 19, 2006
SEAT BELT ON BOTH PASSENGER/DRIVER SIDES FAIL TO RETRACT. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING SLACK WHILE DRIVING IN BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER BELTS. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 8, 2006
Incident date: May 8, 2006
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY CAUSING THEM TO POSSIBLY FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
THE SEAT BELT DO NOT FULLY RETRACT, LEAVING A LOT OF SLACK. THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, SINCE IT IS NOT DOING ITS JOB. WITH THE SEAT BELT BEING LOOSE, IF I WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD NOT BELT ME IN, WITH ALL THAT EXTRA SLACK HANGING OUT. THIS HAS BEEN A BIG ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 16, 2006
Incident date: Apr 15, 2006
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT WHEN IN NORMAL USE, CAUSING EXTREME SLACK AND GIVING NO RESTRAINT IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. NO AMOUNT OF COAXING WILL HELP THE BELT RETRACT. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 13, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
I OWN A 1991 DODGE STEALTH R/T TWIN TURBO VERSION. MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON ITS OWN, AND THERE IS CONSISTENTLY SLACK IN THE LINE WHILE I AM DRIVING. I AM CONCERNED THAT UPON IMPACT WITH ANOTHER OBJECT, MY BELT WILL NOT BECOME RESTRICTIVE AND HOLD ITS PLACE. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
SEAT BELT DOES NOT PROPERLY RETRACT AS IT SHOULD. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE WITH SEAT BELT FAILURE IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. *JB
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKED. HE FOUND NHTSA RECALL 93V033001. THE MANUFACTURE SAID THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED IN 2002. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM NOW. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2005
Incident date: Jan 13, 2003
I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY BLOCK, STOPPED FULLY AT A STOP SIGN, ACCELERATED GENTLY AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT IN MY 1991 DODGE STEALTH TWIN TURBO SNAPPED, CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FOR A BIT UNTILT HE VCU BURNT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT SNAPPED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 12, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
I WAS DRIVING AND WHEN I WENT TO PUT IT INTO GEAR, CAR QUIT MOVING. *JB
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. AT ONE TIME THIS WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL UNDER THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A WHILE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TRANSFER CASE. LAST YEAR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
I'VE HEARD THAT THERE IS OR WAS A CLASS ACTION AGAINST CHRYSLER FOR PAINT PROBLEMS. MY CLEARCOAT IS SPIDERING AND PEALING IN SPOTS. I WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD GET ANY COMPENSATION FROM CHRYSLER TO GET THESE PROBLEMS REPAINTED.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 11, 2004
Incident date: Apr 9, 2004
THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME ON MY 1991 DODGE STEALTH RT TURBO. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS, POWER IS NO LONGER TRANSMITTED TO THE REAR WHEELS WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO "TORQUE STEER". BASICALLY EVEN MODERATE ACCELERATION CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO UNPREDICTABLY VEER TO THE LE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
I HAVE A 1991 DODGE STEALTH R/T TURBO AND IT HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSON AND TRANSFER CASE REPLACED TWICE, INCLUDING THE OUTPUT SHAFT. CLEARLY THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
I HAVE A 1991 DODGE STEALTH R/T TURBO AND IT HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSON AND TRANSFER CASE REPLACED TWICE, INCLUDING THE OUTPUT SHAFT. CLEARLY THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2002
I OWN A 1991 DODGE STEALTH R/T TWINTURBO. THIS CAR USES A 5 SPEED GETRAG TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS THE FIRST INITIAL DESIGN WITH AN 18 SPLINE OUTPUT SHAFT. MY CAR HAD TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE SHOP THAT DID THE WORK EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 30, 2003
TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTIFICATION. ALSO, DEALERSHIP FAILED TO PERFORM REPAIRS FOR THE BRAKE RECALL 96V143003, BUT INDICATED THAT THEY DID. UPON INSPECTION THE ORIGINAL PART WAS STILL ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 30, 2003
TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTIFICATION. ALSO, DEALERSHIP FAILED TO PERFORM REPAIRS FOR THE BRAKE RECALL 96V143003, BUT INDICATED THAT THEY DID. UPON INSPECTION THE ORIGINAL PART WAS STILL ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 29, 2003
Incident date: Oct 29, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE TRANSFER CASE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. BUT BEFORE HE COULD GET VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SHEDDING OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS FRACTURED THE TRANSFER CASE, AND ALL THE OIL L... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED WHILED DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 26, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS DEFECTIVE BRAKE CALIPERS. *AK *CB *NLM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jun 25, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4/19/2003 FOR RECALL# 02V143002 SUBJECT: TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE. A WEEK AFTER, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHICH STATED IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. THE CONSUM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Apr 1, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE. SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Sep 18, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLANT FROM UNDERNEATH TH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 1, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
TRANSFER CASE SEALS FAILED ALLOWING ALL TRANSFER CASE FLUID TO DRAIN FROM COMPONENT. TRANSFER CASE RAN DRY AND COULD HAVE SEIZED UP LIKE MANY DO. TRANSMISSION HAS SYNCROS GOING OUT WHICH IS A FAILURE IN THE MAJORITY OF TRANSMISSIONS PRODUCED ON THIS CAR. TRANSFER CASE SEALS WERE REPLACED AND BUT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 1, 2002
Incident date: Aug 25, 2001
TRANSAXLE FROZE UP AND BUSTED AND THE SYNCHRONIZERS IN THE TRANSMISSION ARE SHOT MISTU/DODGE ONLY SELLS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS NOT PARTS TO REPAIR ORIGINAL. AND AFTER CONTACTING THEM AND FINDING OUT THIS IS VERY COMMON BOTH THEM AND GETRAG HAVE GIVEN US THE RUN AROUND. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 1, 2002
Incident date: Aug 25, 2001
TRANSAXLE FROZE UP AND BUSTED AND THE SYNCHRONIZERS IN THE TRANSMISSION ARE SHOT MISTU/DODGE ONLY SELLS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS NOT PARTS TO REPAIR ORIGINAL. AND AFTER CONTACTING THEM AND FINDING OUT THIS IS VERY COMMON BOTH THEM AND GETRAG HAVE GIVEN US THE RUN AROUND. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 4, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION SYNCROS FROM 1-2 AND 3-4 AND REVERSE STARTED GRINDING ON SHIFT, GOT WORSE, TRANSMISSION STARTED LEAKING. WAS BARELY SHIFTABLE SO AFTERMARKET WARRANTY COMPANY REPLACED, REPLACEMENT TRANNY WAS "NOTCHY" AND SLOWLY OVER 4 MONTHS HAS GOTTEN ALMOST AS BAD AS THE FIRST. WE'VE SPENT ALMOST $550... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 10, 2001
Incident date: Apr 28, 2001
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT SYNCROS ON THIS CAR WENT OUT EVEN BEFORE PASSING THE 70,000 MILE MARK. I'VE TALKED TO OTHER STEALTH AND 3000GT OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT (TRANSFER CASE INPUT SHAFT) SPLINE FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
AS YOU ARE SEEING, MANY OF US ARE FED UP WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURES. ANY PROBLEM CONSTITUTES REPLACEMENT, COSTING $4000+. I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES, ALL UNDER 60K MILES ON THE TRANSMISSION, AND ONE OF WHICH HAD BEEN _PROFESSIONALLY_ REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WANTS NO PART OF THIS, BUT WE LOVE OUR CAR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THOUSANDS OF OTHER STEALTH/3000GT OWNERS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. NOTED IN TSB, SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER, MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 29, 2001
TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP DESTROYING CARRIER BEARING AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND AM NOT AWARE IF THIS IS THE ORIGIONAL UNIT FOR THIS CAR. FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD, MANY OF THESE CARS HAD TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSFER CASES REPLACED WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 29, 2001
TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP DESTROYING CARRIER BEARING AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND AM NOT AWARE IF THIS IS THE ORIGIONAL UNIT FOR THIS CAR. FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD, MANY OF THESE CARS HAD TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSFER CASES REPLACED WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Sep 22, 1997
THIS IS FAR TO COMMON OF A PROBLEM FOR EVERY TWIN TURBO IVE EVER SEEN. THERE ARE NO AFTER MARKET PARTS ON THE CAR, AND IT WAS NOT ABUSED. I GOT LUCKY, OTHERS HAD ALL FOUR TIRES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING, WICH IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS. MITSUBISHI HAS ADMITTED THAT THE GETRAG IS FAULTY, YET DOES NOTHING ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1993
1ST TIME IT WAS REPLACED WAS BECAUSE OF 2ND GEAR SYNCHRO GOING OUT, (26,000) ENTIRE TRANS HAD TO BE REPLACED! 2ND TRANS WENT OUT AT 57,000, TRANS/CASE BROKE APART, 3RD TIME WAS FOR 2ND GEAR SYNCHRO AGAIN AT 67000, 4TH TRANS/TRANS CASE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A BAD CLUSTER GEAR IN TRANS. THIS PUTS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 10, 2001
SYNCHROS FAILING. CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE GETRAG TRANS -FAR TOO SOON FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 28, 1999
THE 5 SPEED GETRAG MANUAL TRANMISSION USED IN THIS CAR HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURE. YOU NEED ONLY VISIT THE DISCUSSION GROUPS AT WWW.3SI.ORG OR WWW.3000GT.COM TO SEE HOW MANY OWNERS ARE ON THEIR 2ND OR 3RD TRANSMISSION. MITSUBISHI/DODGE CHANGED TRANSMISSIO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 10, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. MANUFACTUER STATES A COMPLETE UNIT IS REQUIRED AS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RESEAL IT. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS KNOWN DEFECTS AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE SERVICED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSE CONTINUED FAILURE OF THESE PARTS. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE, BUT A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH OVER 50% OF ALL OWENERS. NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION ,CAUSING ALL FAILURES TO COST IN EXCESS OF $5000. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSE CONTINUED FAILURE OF THESE PARTS. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE, BUT A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH OVER 50% OF ALL OWENERS. NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION ,CAUSING ALL FAILURES TO COST IN EXCESS OF $5000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1999
VALVES ARE VERY NOISY WITH NO APERENT FIX. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN REBUILT WITH NEW VALVES AND REPLACED BAD ROLLERS ROCKERS. MADE NOISE BEFORE AND AFTER REBUILD. HAS APROX. 30000 ON REBUILD.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO GRIND WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE ONLY COMPLETE REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE.
Showing 50 of 72 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 DODGE STEALTH
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 DODGE STEALTH
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE STEALTH
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02013
Opened: Jan 31, 2002 , Closed: Jun 3, 2002
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE96004
Opened: Jan 17, 1996 , Closed: May 31, 1996
GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERING
1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT
EA92004
Opened: Jan 23, 1992 , Closed: Mar 26, 1993
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
DODGE STEALTH - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE STEALTH across all model years (1991, 1996).
12
Total Recalls
300
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths