1992 DODGE STEALTH

2 recalls, 122 complaints - 7 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
9,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
23,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

122 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries 7 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR15
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)14
AIR BAGS6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE6
POWER TRAIN6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT4
SEAT BELTS4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP3
POWER TRAIN Jun 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK ON THE GROUND, WHICH LED TO OIL LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE LOCAL DEALER (GEORGIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LOCATED AT 12114 US-301, STATESBORO, GA, 30458) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 31, 2017
Incident date: Oct 21, 2016
REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH T-CASE. T-CASE HAS SEIZED UP
POWER TRAIN Jan 26, 2017
Incident date: Sep 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD BE CONTACTED AND THE... Read more
ENGINE Jan 26, 2017
Incident date: Sep 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD BE CONTACTED AND THE... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
POWER TRAIN Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
POWER TRAIN Aug 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2015
CHRYSLER TOLD ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO STEVE LANDERS CHRYSLER IN LITTLE ROCK, AR AND AFTER MULTIPLE FRUSTRATING CALLS WITH THEM AND CHRYSLER THEY A MONTH LATER TOLD ME THEY WEREN'T FIXING MY CAR BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PARTS WHEN THEY TOLD ME WHERE TO FIND THE PARTS. IT'S A SAFETY RECALL THAT D... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: May 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. UPON ACCELERATION; THE CONTACT STOPPED AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVE POWER TRAIN FAILED AND THE REAR. DRIVE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 5, 2011
Incident date: Apr 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAPACITOR WAS LEAKING ACID ONTO THE MAIN COMPUTER BOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 1 DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 1 DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING. *TR
SEAT BELTS Jan 9, 2008
Incident date: Mar 8, 2007
SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT IN MY CAR. STAY LOOSE ALL THE TIME. HAVE TO PUSH THEM BACK IN TO RETRACT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jan 9, 2008
Incident date: Jul 11, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 7, 2007
Incident date: Aug 18, 2007
SEATBELT FAILURE. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL AND GIVES ENOUGH SLACK THAT COULD PROBABLY LET SOMEONE BE EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 5, 2007
Incident date: Nov 5, 2007
THE SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT ANYMORE. ALL HINGES HAVE BEEN CLEANED, BUT RETRACTABLE SPRING MECHANISM DOES NOT PULL SEATBELT BACK INTO CAR ANYMORE. IF PULLED, EVEN EXTREMELY HARD AND FAST, THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK, IT SIMPLY EXTENDS TO THE MAXIMUM LENGTH. THE SEATBELTS ARE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL.... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT; AS IF THE SPRING IN THE RETRATION/TENSIONING SYSTEM DOEN'T WORK. THIS ALLOWS FOR A LOOSE SEAT BELT, WHICH WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT YOU IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT; AS IF THE SPRING IN THE RETRATION/TENSIONING SYSTEM DOEN'T WORK. THIS ALLOWS FOR A LOOSE SEAT BELT, WHICH WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT YOU IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Feb 20, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
SEAT BELT IN 92 DODGE STEALTH DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jan 25, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
NORMAL WEAR HAS CAUSED THE SEATBELT TO OFTEN NOT RETRACT ON ITS OWN RESULTING IN IMPROPER TENSION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IT MUST BE RETRACTED BY HAND AND OFTEN DOES NOT RETAIN SAID TENSION. THE SEATBELT SHOULD BE SNUG AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, BUT ISN'T DO TO LACK OF RETRACTIVE "TENSION". T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF STRIPPED SPLINES ON THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT [THAT GOES TO THE TRANSFER CASE]. THE BEVEL CUT GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE HAS ALSO STRIPPED IN BOTH INSTANCES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE HAVING THE TRANSMISSION TORN DOWN TO REPLACE THE SHAFT [NOT... Read more
SEAT BELTS Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Nov 10, 2006
I HAVE A 1992 DODGE STEALTH TWIN TURBO. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE EXTREMELY LOOSE [IE. DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETRACT TENSION]. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION! *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 4, 2006
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED ON. NO ACCIDENT YET, BUT WITHOUT THE RETRACTION, WHAT GOOD IS THE SHOULDER PART OF THE SEAT BELT? *NM
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: May 2, 2006
MY SEAT BELTS WHEN YOU PULL ON THEM TO USE THEM AFTER THEY ARE PUT IN THE PLACE THAT LOCK THEM IN PLACE, THEY DON'T HOLD TO YOUR BODY AND IT CONCERNS ME GREATLY. AND SOME TIMES THEY SIT SO LOOSELY ON MY CHEST IT IS JUST IN THE WAY MORE THAN A RESTRAINT. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: May 2, 2006
MY SEAT BELTS WHEN YOU PULL ON THEM TO USE THEM AFTER THEY ARE PUT IN THE PLACE THAT LOCK THEM IN PLACE, THEY DON'T HOLD TO YOUR BODY AND IT CONCERNS ME GREATLY. AND SOME TIMES THEY SIT SO LOOSELY ON MY CHEST IT IS JUST IN THE WAY MORE THAN A RESTRAINT. *NM
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Oct 14, 2006
Incident date: Feb 3, 2006
OUTPUT SHAFT IN TRANSMISSION HAS BROKE TWICE, ONCE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, NO MORE THAN A FEW HUNDRED MILES LATER THE SHAFT SNAPPED AGAIN. THE SHOP THAT REPLACED EVERYTHING THE FIRST TIME STATED THAT THE SHAFT IS VERY WEAK UNDER PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oct 14, 2006
Incident date: Feb 3, 2006
OUTPUT SHAFT IN TRANSMISSION HAS BROKE TWICE, ONCE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, NO MORE THAN A FEW HUNDRED MILES LATER THE SHAFT SNAPPED AGAIN. THE SHOP THAT REPLACED EVERYTHING THE FIRST TIME STATED THAT THE SHAFT IS VERY WEAK UNDER PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN B... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Aug 12, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2004
I OWN A 1992 DODGE STEALTH ES HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT RETRACTING LEAVING IT LOOSE AND UNSAFE. NOT SURE WHEN IT STARTED BUT HAS HAPPEN A LOT OF TIMES. *NM
SEAT BELTS Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 29, 2006
THE SEATS BELTS IN MY AUTOMOBILE DO NOT RETRACT. THIS CAUSES A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM DUE TO THE SLACK IN THE BELT. IF I WERE EVER IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELTS WOULDN'T PROPERLY RESTRAIN MYSELF OR A PASSENGER. I HAVE TALKED WITH AT LEAST TWENTY OWNERS OF THE SAME AUTOMOBILE, AND THEY HAV... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jul 22, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 2002
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT, TOO MUCH SLACK IF ANY BODY MOVEMENT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING (1992 DODGE STEALTH RT TURBO). WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED NO TENSION HOLDING DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN SEAT (IF ANY OF PASSENGERS HAVE MOVED SLIGHTLY IN THE SEAT) BELT MUST BE MANUALLY RETRACTED TO CORRECT PROPER TENSIO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. DRIVERS SIDE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY SEVERAL YEARS AGO, WHEN IT FAILED. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jun 5, 2006
Incident date: Apr 24, 2005
SEAT BELTS IN CAR DO NOT WORK PROPERLY (WILL NOT RETRACT/TENSION PROPERLY LEAVING EXCESSIVE SLACK). CAR IS 1992 BUT I HAVE OWNED FOR ONLY 1 YEAR. AS I HAVE COME TO UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL MODELS OF THIS CAR FOR ALL YEARS PRODUCED. CAR IS 1992 DODGE STEALTH. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR May 28, 2006
Incident date: Sep 8, 2005
MY SEAT BELT IN MY 1992 DODGE STEALTH DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, LEAVING A LOT OF SLACK IN THE BELT. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR May 22, 2006
Incident date: May 18, 2006
1992 DODGE STEALTH SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WOULD PREVENT RESTRAINT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Apr 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.
SEAT BELTS Apr 13, 2006
Incident date: Apr 12, 2006
MY DRIVERS AND PASSENGER FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AND LOCK WHEN PUT ON. ABOUT 50 TO 75 % OF THE TIME I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TUG ON THE SHOULDER STRAP OF MY SEAT BELT TO GET IT TO RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE. I BELIEVE THIS COULD PLACE MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS IN DANGER DURING AN ACCID... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Apr 13, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 1999
NEITHER OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS RETRACT PROPERLY. WHEN ENGAGED, THE SLACK MUST BE PUSHED INTO THE RETRACTOR. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 11, 2006
I CURRENTLY OWN A 1992 DODGE STEALTH R/T TURBO. MY DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT SEEM TO RETRACT. THEY SOMETIMES WILL HANG LOOSELY FROM THE DISPENSER CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE A MORE SEVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE SECOND S... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: May 14, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP WHILE GOING AROUND A CORNER, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK. IT FELT LIKE THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING. WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER, THEY INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR THE TRANSFER CASE, THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. THE SE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Sep 9, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2004
HAD GOEKE DODGE IN NOBLESVIL, IN DO THE RECALL 02V143002 WHEN I FIRST BROUGHT IT IN WITH A LEAK THEY TOOK THREE HOURS AND CAME BACK AND TOLD ME IT WOULD BE TEN HOURS LABOR BUT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME EIGHT. I THEN ASKED ABOUT RECALL B17 FOR NTHE LEAKING TRANFER CASE ON 91-96 TT STEALTHS, THEY SIAD WHAT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Aug 4, 2004
Incident date: Jul 21, 2004
CONSUMER STATED DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL 02V143002 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT TRANSFER CASE WILL LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jul 1, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS SHIFTING THE GEARS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD FAILED. *NM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1992 DODGE STEALTH R/T TWIN TURBO.*MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS LISTED UNDER A RECALL ISSUED FOR 1991-1996 MODEL YEAR DODGE STEALTHS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT OIL LEAKED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONSUMERS WAS DISAPPOINTED ABOUT HOW LONG IT TOOK THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHICH CAUSED THE C... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
SAFETY RECALL B17- DODGE STEALTH TRANSFER CASE. *MR THE DEALER CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO LEAKS FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND FAILED TO PERFORM THE TRANSFER CASE OIL CHANGE THAT WAS STATED IN THE RECALL. THE TRANSFER CASE ENDED UP FAILING WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TRANSFER CASE HAD NO OI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Mar 29, 2004
DODGE STEALTH (1992 RT AWD MODEL) TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HIGHWAY. FAILURE MODE WAS LOSS OF POWER. CAR WAS DRIVEN OFF ROAD SAFELY, BUT POSED A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO LACK OF POWER. *AK THERE IS A RECALL AGAINST THE GETRAG TRANSFER CASE (POSSIBLE BEARING SEIZURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL AN... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Mar 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
18 SPLINE OUTPUT SHAFT ON 92 DODGE STEALTH SNAPPED UNDER ACCELERATION FOR NO REAL REASON.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 15, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2003
18 SPLINE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT IN MY 1992 TWIN TURBO DODGE STEALTH BROKE TWICE. FIRST TIME WAS JUNE 2002 AND THE CAR HAD APPROX. 91000 MILES. SECOND TIME WAS JULY 2003 AND THE CAR HAD APPROX. 114000 MILES.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 17, 2003
18 SPLINE OUTPUT SHAFT ON A 92 DODGE STEALTH AWD BREAKING.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE ON 1992 DODGE STEALTH.*MR THE VEHICLE'S TRANSFER CASE LEAK FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 02V-143-002. THE CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RECALL WERE NOT MET. *NLM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Sep 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 11, 2003
THE RECALL WAS ON THE LEAKING TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER GAVE THE CONSUMER THE RUN AROUND ABOUT REPAIRING A VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. SIX WEEK HAVE PASSED SINCE THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED AT ANOTHER DEALER. *NLM

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 Regular $3,450
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $4,300
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
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,450

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, 1992 DODGE STEALTH

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
211093 Mar 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE96004 Opened: Jan 17, 1996 , Closed: May 31, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERING
1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT
EA92004 Opened: Jan 23, 1992 , Closed: Mar 26, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
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

DODGE STEALTH - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1997 0 4 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 17 View
1994 2 32 View
1993 2 52 View
1992 (current) 2 122
1991 4 72 View

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