1994 DODGE STEALTH
2 recalls, 32 complaints - 9 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
32 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Nov 10, 2012
Incident date: May 21, 2009
DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS TWIST AND FOLD GETTING STUCK WITHIN THE GUIDE RINGS CAUSING THEM NOT TO FULLY RETRACT OR PULL FORWARD SO THAT YOU ARE EITHER UNABLE OR MUST FORCIBLY CLICK THEM INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSTANT EFFORT OF UNTWISTING THEM CAUSES THEM TO SHRED ALONG THE OUTER ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Apr 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE STEALTH. SHE STATED THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE PARKED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT SOMEBODY MUST HAVE THROWN SOMETHING ON THE SUNROOF. AS OF APRIL 11, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 30, 2007
Incident date: Mar 17, 2004
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. THEY HAVE TO BE HAND FED BACK OR ELSE THEY JUST REMAIN FULLY EXTENDED AFTER BEING UNBUCKLED. THIS PROBLEM WILL SOMETIME EVER CREATE EXTRA SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING (WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLED). THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Dec 30, 2006
Incident date: Dec 28, 2006
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AS THEY ARE INTENDED TO. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 30, 2006
Incident date: Dec 28, 2006
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AS THEY ARE INTENDED TO. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 15, 2006
Incident date: Dec 12, 2006
DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I GET IN MY CAR. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 21, 2006
Incident date: Dec 17, 2005
WHENEVER SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT ON IT'S OWN, UNLESS HAND-FED INTO THE REEL. MANY TIMES THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RETRACT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 8, 2006
Incident date: May 7, 2006
AFTER FASTENING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS, THEY DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT TO BE TIGHT ON THE BODY. THE EXCESS SLACK CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 15, 2006
Incident date: Apr 14, 2006
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS USUALLY EXTRA SLACK WHEN IT IS BUCKLED. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR QUITE SOME TIME. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
SEAT BELT STICKS WHEN PULLED OUT, ALLOWING EXCESS SLACK IN BELT. NO INCIDENT OF INJURY, BUT EXCESS SLACK COULD PREVENT OPERATOR FROM BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 10, 2006
WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 7, 2002
Incident date: Sep 11, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL HEAVILY JERK CAUSING IT TO BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2002
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS FLUID WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CAUSE THE AWD SYSTEM TO LOCK UP SOMETIMES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. MY TRANSFER CASE LEAKS BUT I AM CONSTANTLY CHECKING FLUID TO MAKE SURE THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. I KNOW IT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE STEALTH RT TT AND MITSU 3000GT VR4 WHICH I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 5, 2002
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS FLUID WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CAUSE THE AWD SYSTEM TO LOCK UP SOMETIMES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. MY TRANSFER CASE LEAKS BUT I AM CONSTANTLY CHECKING FLUID TO MAKE SURE THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. I KNOW IT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE STEALTH RT TT AND MITSU 3000GT VR4 WHICH I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 1992 STEALTH AWD, THE SYNCROS WENT AT 60K, REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT MADE. HAD A USED ONE PUT IN UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRENTEE. MY TRANS IN MY 94 STARTED LEAKING AT 50K MILES. WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRENTEE FROM DODGE, 10K MILES AND 13 MONTHS LATER MY NEW ONE STARTED LEAKING AGA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2002
SYNCROS FAILING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
BOTH TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE SUFFER FROM OIL LEAKS ALLOWING THEM TO BE RUN DRY IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME AND DAMAGING THE CONPONENT ITSELF. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
BOTH TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE SUFFER FROM OIL LEAKS ALLOWING THEM TO BE RUN DRY IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME AND DAMAGING THE CONPONENT ITSELF. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 19, 2001
HEAD LIGHTS FOGGING UP ON INSIDE. GETTING DIMMER EVERYDAY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 23, 2000
NO SUMMARY
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 5, 2000
I HAVE TALKED TO 3 STEALTH OWNERS AND THEY, LIKE ME, HAVE HAD THEIR TRANSMISSIONS SIEZE WHILE DRIVING. WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL OR SOMETHING ON RECORD OF THIS PROBLEM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: May 30, 2000
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE STEALTHS AND THE MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S IT IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BECAUSE MITSUBISHI HAS AVOIDED THIS PROBLEM LONG ENOUGH AND NOW IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO ACCEPT SOME RESPONSIBILTY ON THE VEHICLES
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jun 21, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE LEAVING THE REAR WIPER ON CONSTENTLY. THE REAR WIPER SWITCH ON THE DASH HAD TO BE REPLACED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Mar 5, 1998
ABS MALFUNCTION.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Oct 3, 1997
FILM CONTINUES TO BUILD UP ON INSIDE WINDOWS, CREATING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 8, 1997
Incident date: Jul 4, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES INCLUDING DEATH. THE AIR BAG PLASTIC COVERING CAUSED THE SKIN TO TEAR FROM NECK TO THE EAR TO THE BONE, CAUSING THE LUNGS TO COLLAPSE. ALSO, CAUSED A AIR BUBBLE IN THE BRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN THE... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 2, 1997
Incident date: Jun 16, 1997
A HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN THE INSIDE LIP OF THE GAS TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 21, 1997
Incident date: Jul 4, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT HOSPITAL CLAIMED AIRBAG CAUSED THE OCCUPANT'S LUNGS TO COLLAPSE AND AN AIR BUBBLE TO THE BRAIN, CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BE BRAIN DEAD. OCCUPANT HAD NO PRIOR HEALTH PROBLEMS AND WAS SEAT BELTED. *AK
1 deaths
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1996
BELT NOISE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE/ACCIDENT/INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-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, 1994 DODGE STEALTH
9 manufacturer communications from 8 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 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE) | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
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