MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Stealth

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1992 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:42.441Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
92
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 92 1993: 40 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 92 1993: 40 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 92 1993: 40 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1992: 92 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199163
199292
199340
199428
199513
19961
19971

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

54% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

DEATH
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While in motiontransfer case locked up causing loss of control. Five months prior transfer case was leaking. *jg *jb *nlm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-09

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-15

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-04

Seat belts

26% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and rear/other.

CRASHINJURY
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The driver's side seatbelt came undone when involved in an accident. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-20

Air bags

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata inflators,transmission,max speed aprox to drive 5MPH, will not go faster

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-22

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

DEATH

Service brakes

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-05-31 Glass sunroof shattering
  2. R
    1996-10-21Service brakes, hydraulic96V143003 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-06-03 Transfer case lockup
  4. R
    2002-12-02Power train02V143002 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.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V143003 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 02V143002 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge Stealth reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Stealth?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Stealth have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.