1993 Dodge STEALTH problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
90,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 32 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 28.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 9.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive): 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 1; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10119805 · 2005-05-04 (May 4, 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/NEW THERMOSTAT, AND GASKET FOR THERMOSTAT. DODGE TOLD HER THE SAME THING, AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD THE WRONG MISFIRE CODES. STARTED WHEN CAR STALLED AND OVERHEATED ,AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 81,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119805 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730287 · 2000-09-05 (September 5, 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 A NEW TRANSMISSION QALONE SINCE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAIL. AND IF THE TRANNY WOULD HAVE GOING, IN MY INSTANCE, ALL 4 TIRES WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ON ME SINCE ITS AN AWD SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE A VERY LIFE THREATING PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958685 · 1995-01-13 (January 13, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120271 · 2005-05-09 (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 WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120271 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960118 · 1995-02-16 (February 16, 1995)
APPLIED ABS BRAKES ON WET SURFACE AT 45MPH AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE SLIPPED/LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970850 · 1995-08-22 (August 22, 1995)
THE IDLE MALFUNCTIONED AND VEHICLE GOES UP TO 7000RPM, SOMETIMES VEHICLE STALLS OUT, CAUSING BRAKING AND STEERING FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970850 at NHTSA ↗