1992 Dodge STEALTH: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
101,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 77 complaints (19.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 26.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 15 |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 14 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 13 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 15; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive): 14; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 13; Power Train: 6; Air Bags: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 4; Seat Belts: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 46 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 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
1995: 1; 1996: 2; 2000: 8; 2001: 7; 2002: 11; 2003: 8; 2004: 8; 2005: 1; 2006: 16; 2007: 5; 2008: 3; 2011: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 3
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 20 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001456 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
WHILE IN MOTIONTRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING. *JG *JB *NLM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008881 · 2003-02-20 (February 20, 2003)
THE AXLE SHEERED OFF WHICH CAUSED THE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008881 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011097 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
THE VEHICLE'S AXLE SHAFT BROKE, WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019641 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS A RECALL (# 02V143002) ON THE VEHICLE WHICH INVOLVED THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031045 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC 4-WHEEL LOCKUP AT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY. BECAUSE ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND DE-CLUTCHING THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION, I BELIEVE THE AWD TRANSFER CASE FAILED. THIS FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT, BUT LUCKILY, IN MY CASE, DID NOT. HOWEVER, THE AMOUNT OF VEHICLE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVETRAIN IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN, BUT IT IS PRESUMABLY SUBSTANTIAL...
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10031045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038295 · 2003-09-03 (September 3, 2003)
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 CONSUMER TO SPEND MONEY ON A RENTAL CAR BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MATTER AS STATED. *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040699 · 2003-09-25 (September 25, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040699 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042144 · 2003-10-07 (October 7, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042144 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V143002 · Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Reported: 2002-05-14 (May 14, 2002)
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. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V143003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1996-10-08 (October 8, 1996)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗