1993 DODGE STEALTH
2 recalls, 52 complaints - 8 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.
Complaint Statistics
52 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2023
Incident date: Sep 5, 2023
I have had multiple instances where I am unable to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. Subaru's technical bulletin 16-112-18R states this is caused by contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components. I'm concerned I will be unable to remove the key and wil... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 18, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2007
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Apr 24, 2006
SEAT BELT, ONCE PULLED OUT, DOESNT PROPERLY PULL BACK IN. TOO MUCH SLACK, IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED SOME SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3000GT / STEALTH. *NM
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Feb 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR TIRES LOOKED AS IF THEY HAD A SPLIT DOWN THE SIDEWALL. THE FAILURES WERE NOTICED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS 35 IN THE FRONT TIRES AND 28 IN THE REAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTING. THE CONTACT REPL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 9, 2005
Incident date: May 9, 2005
VEHICLE HAS HAD FOR SOME TIME, THE PROBLEM STATED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V143003, WHICH STATES: 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 WIL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 20, 2005
FILLED TANK FULL OF FUEL NIGHT BEFORE.. GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING PULLED CAR IN TO GARAGE.. CLEANED CAR OUT AND WENT TO PULL CAR BACK OUT AND WILL NOT START... REPLACED EVERYTHING COULD THINK OF.. STILL WILL NOT START. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 20, 2005
FILLED TANK FULL OF FUEL NIGHT BEFORE.. GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING PULLED CAR IN TO GARAGE.. CLEANED CAR OUT AND WENT TO PULL CAR BACK OUT AND WILL NOT START... REPLACED EVERYTHING COULD THINK OF.. STILL WILL NOT START. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 20, 2005
FILLED TANK FULL OF FUEL NIGHT BEFORE.. GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING PULLED CAR IN TO GARAGE.. CLEANED CAR OUT AND WENT TO PULL CAR BACK OUT AND WILL NOT START... REPLACED EVERYTHING COULD THINK OF.. STILL WILL NOT START. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
Mar 1, 2005
Incident date: Dec 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH PRESSURE PLATE BROKE THROUGH THE BELL HOUSING AND THROUGH THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS STILL UNDETERMINED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Nov 21, 2001
18 SPLINE TRANSFER CASE SEIZED AND OUTPUT SHAFT SNAPPED CAUSING CAR TO GO INTO A SKID AROUND A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OFF AN EMBANKMENT ROLLING 2.5 TIMES. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 7, 2003
FAILURE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR FAILURE TO TRANSFER CASE ON 1993 DODGE STEALTH. *MR A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE TRANSFER CASE FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. AFTER THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL RELAT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2002
TOOK VECHICLE TO TIRE SHOP TO HAVE TIRES ROTATED AND THREE WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF LEFT FRONT. THEN LATTER WENT TO SEARS AND HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON FRONT AND ONE STUD THAT WAS PROPERLY TORQUED THAT DAY BROKE ON RIGHT DURRING TORQUING PROCEEDURE WITH HARDLY ANY PRESSURE ON WRENCH !!!!!!!!! ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 8, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSFER CASE HAD CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT INTO 1ST OR REVERSE. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, AND AGAIN ON MY OWN COSTING WELL OVER $5,000.00. 2 YEARS AFTER LAST REPAIR, PROBLEM PERSISTS. GETRAG TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE!*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Mar 11, 2002
Incident date: Mar 6, 2002
DRIVING ALONG AT 35 MILES AND HR WHEN THE WHEELS LOCK UP AND THE CAR FISH TAILED TO A REST ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE DEALER THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO CHECK IT. SAID THAT THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 11, 2002
MY CAR HAS SUFFERED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. ONE IN 07/1994 WITH ONLY 1,774 MILES, 3RD GEAR ISSUES AT 65,461 MILES 10/1996, A FULL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AGAIN AT 68,057 MILES IN 01/1997, MORE 3RD GEAR ISSUES IN 02/1997 WITH 68,069 MILES, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN IN 01/1998 WITH 77... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
SPLINES ON SHAFT NOT HEAVY ENOUNGH/ POOR DESIGN NO SHIELDING, SEALS OR LUBRICATION TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE ALREADY WEAK SPLINES, I KNOW OF MANY CASES OF THIS SAME PROBLEM AND OTHERS OCCURING ON THIS TRANSAXLE/TRANSFER CASE SETUP. HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVETRAIN IN CARS WITH 60K OR LESS ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 8, 2001
Incident date: Aug 8, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID CONSUMER NEEDED TO BUY A COMPRESSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 9, 2001
THE GETRAG TRANSMISSION/TRANFER CASE IS NOTED TO HAVE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD VARIOUS LEAKS, AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSFER IS ALMOST SHOT. LUCKILY, THE SYNCRONIZERS HAVE BEEN OK SO FAR. THEY ARE ANOTHER KNOWN PART THAT FAILS TOO MUCH. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT OF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILURES LIKE THIS ARE COMMON IN DODGE STEALTHS AND 3000GT AWD MODELS (ESSENTIALLY THE SAME CAR) WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE WAS OPENED, IT HAD BEEN RUSTING INSIDE. THIS IS BOTH COSTLY AND DANGEROUS TO THE CONSUMER.
TIRES
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 8, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT SEVENTY MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND A VERY SLIGHT VIBRATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOBILE SHOP AND PUT VEHICLE ON A LIFT. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE WAS LOOSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THESE TIRES WERE AFTER MARKET TIRES. TIRES WE... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 13, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205 50 15 )
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 11, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205 50 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205 50 15 )
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
DODGE MARKETED A VERSION OF THE MITSHUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 IN THE EARLY-MID 90'S. BOTH OF THESE CARS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TRANSMISSIONS THAT CAN LOCK UP WHEN BEING DRIVEN!!! I PERSONALLY KNOW OF AT LEAST 4 OCCURRENCES OF THIS, EVEN THOUGH THE PRODUCTION OF THE CARS WAS LIMITED TO A FEW THOUSAND TURBO MODE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM HAS OCCURED SINCE THE 3000GT AND STEALTH TWIN TURBO HAS BEEN OUT. WE'VE HAD MANY PEOPLE ON THERE 4TH AND 5TH TRANSMISSION ALREADY AND HAVE GONE OUT AS EARLY AS 20,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. AS IN MY CASE IT WOULD HAVE COSTED ME $5800 JUST FOR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
DODGE MARKETED A VERSION OF THE MITSHUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 IN THE EARLY-MID 90'S. BOTH OF THESE CARS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TRANSMISSIONS THAT CAN LOCK UP WHEN BEING DRIVEN!!! I PERSONALLY KNOW OF AT LEAST 4 OCCURRENCES OF THIS, EVEN THOUGH THE PRODUCTION OF THE CARS WAS LIMITED TO A FEW THOUSAND TURBO MODE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM HAS OCCURED SINCE THE 3000GT AND STEALTH TWIN TURBO HAS BEEN OUT. WE'VE HAD MANY PEOPLE ON THERE 4TH AND 5TH TRANSMISSION ALREADY AND HAVE GONE OUT AS EARLY AS 20,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. AS IN MY CASE IT WOULD HAVE COSTED ME $5800 JUST FOR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 1999
OUTPUT SPLINES ON TRANSAXLE/INPUT SPLINES ON TRANSFER CASE RUSTED AND STRIPED OUT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 1999
OUTPUT SPLINES ON TRANSAXLE/INPUT SPLINES ON TRANSFER CASE RUSTED AND STRIPED OUT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 1999
THE PULLEY AND CABLE ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE WINDOW AND FAILS AFTER SOME TIME. WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS IS THE PIECE OF METAL TO WHICH THE PULLEY AND CABLE GUIDES ARE ATTACHED WARPS INWARD TOWARDS THE WINDOW, AND WHEN IT WARPS FAR ENOUGH,... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 13, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
KEY FITS INTO RECESSED LUGNUT IN A PATTERN SPECIFIC FASHION. KEY PULLS OUT OF LUG NUT INSTEAD OF LOOSENING IT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE AND LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. ABLE TO LOOSEN THE STANDARD LUG NUTS PROVING PROBLEM IS WITH THE DES... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
THE AIR BAG FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS GOING BAD ON ITS OWN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD IT TEST DRIVEN. WAS INFORMED PROBLEM WAS IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA. WILL BE HAVING IT REPAIRED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Apr 8, 1999
Incident date: Feb 17, 1999
THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSFER CASE BECAME STRIPPED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT SUPPLY PARTS FOR THE TRANSMISSION, STATING THAT FOR ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR TRANSFER CASE THE PARTS MUST BE REPLACED. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS (EXPENSIVELY) TO REPLACE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 23, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
TRANSAXLE FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 19, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER SAYS THE WIRING HARNESS RUBBED AGAINST A MOTOR MOUNT AND RUBBED THROUGH THE INSULATION. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 19, 1998
Incident date: Apr 13, 1996
BRAKES LOCKED UP AT NORMAL SPEEDS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES.
1 injured
WHEELS:HUB
Nov 13, 1997
OWNER STATES GLUE IS USED TO HOLD THE PLASTIC TYPE HUB WHEELS ON VEHICLE WHICH OVER TIME HEAT BUILDS UP FROM CONSTANT BRAKING, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OF WHILE DRIVING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
FRONT ROTORS WARPED, CHANGED EVERY 3/5 MONTHS, WHEELS VIBRATE SEVERELY, EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
FRONT ROTORS WARPED, CHANGED EVERY 3/5 MONTHS, WHEELS VIBRATE SEVERELY, EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 22, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
THE IDLE MALFUNCTIONED AND VEHICLE GOES UP TO 7000RPM, SOMETIMES VEHICLE STALLS OUT, CAUSING BRAKING AND STEERING FAILURE. TT
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 30, 1995
Incident date: Apr 16, 1995
SUNROOF WINDOW EXPLODED IN OUTER AND INNER OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DAUGHTER. TT
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1995
THE CLUTCH BROKE THREE TIME IN A TOTAL OF 14,000 MILES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
APPLIED ABS BRAKES ON WET SURFACE AT 45MPH AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE SLIPPED/LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 TO 55 MPH AND STEPPING FULL ON ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE WILL DOWN SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND SLOWING DOWN, GEARS WILL DOWN SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Nov 30, 1994
IDLE REEVES UP TO 2000 RPMS, CAUSING A SURGING PROBLEM. TT
Showing 50 of 52 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 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 | 21.0 | 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 (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 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, 1993 DODGE STEALTH
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
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