1992 Dodge Stealth recalls & problems

Safety recalls

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

• Power train

  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 SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS OVER TEN YEARS OLD AND THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V143002 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE DURING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. AS A RESULT, THE VIN WAS REMOVED FROM THE…

  Mar 1, 2017 · 112,000 miles
• Power train

  REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH T-CASE. T-CASE HAS SEIZED UP

  Oct 21, 2016 · 121,780 miles
• Engine

  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 CONTACT WOULD BE CALLED BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO ONE CALLED HIM BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,780....UPDATED 03/15/17 *BF

  Sep 5, 2016 · 121,780 miles
• Air bags

  TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER

  Apr 15, 2015
• Power train

  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 DOESN'T EXPIRE BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT.

  Jun 24, 2015 · 187,000 miles
• Power train

  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 REPLACED. ITS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

  May 26, 2015 · 127,000 miles
• Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  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 FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

  Apr 25, 2011 · 89,000 miles
• Electrical system

  I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 1 DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING. *TR

  Mar 15, 2007 · 145,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

• TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPClosedLed to recall 02V143001

  There is no summary currently available

  PE02013 · opened Jan 31, 2002 · closed Jun 3, 2002
• GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERINGClosed

  1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT

  PE96004 · opened Jan 17, 1996 · closed May 31, 1996