1993 Dodge STEALTH: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10042143 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 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 RELATED TO THE TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS DENIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058123 · 2004-02-13 (February 13, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10058123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113189 · 2005-03-01 (March 1, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10114421 · 2005-03-21 (March 21, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 129,637 miles reported. Look up ODI 10114421 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 10152317 · 2006-03-09 (March 9, 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 REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.
Owner-reported narrative. 99,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156026 · 2006-04-25 (April 25, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10156026 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 ↗