1993 Dodge Stealth

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1993 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:43:16.846Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1993: 40 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	63
1992	92
1993	40
1994	28
1995	13
1996	1
1997	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 50%

50% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20040213

The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Stealth. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V143000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSFER CASE HAD CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE

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DASHBORAD CAUGHT FIRE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941123

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960117 — PE (closed 19960531)

GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERING

R 19961021 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 96V143003 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020131 — PE (closed 20020603)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

R 20021202 — power train

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 TRANSFE

Campaign 02V143002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 96V143003 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 02V143002 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Dodge Stealth?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Stealth have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.