MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Stealth

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1993 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:15.559Z

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
40
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 40 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

50% · 20 reports

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

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-13

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, 2023-09-05

Consumer states that while driving at any speed without warning the transfer case had cracked causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-08

Electrical system

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Dashborad caught fire when starting vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-23

Service brakes

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 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 →

  5. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 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 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.