MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge Stealth

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1994 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:21.740Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
28

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1994: 28 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

10 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and rear/other.

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Driver and front passenger seat belts twist and fold getting stuck within the guide rings causing them not to fully retract or pull forward so that you are either unable or must forcibly click them into the buckle assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-10

Seat belt sticks when pulled out, allowing excess slack in belt. No incident of injury, but excess slack could prevent operator from being restrained properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-12

When the seat belt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-11

Power train

10 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

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Consumer states that while driving at any speed the vehicle will heavily jerk causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-07

Visibility

4 of 28 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing switch/wiring and windshield wiper/washer.

Air bags

2 of 28 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHDEATH
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the driver's air bag deployed, causing major injuries including death. The air bag plastic covering caused the skin to tear from neck to the ear to the bone, causing the lungs to collapse.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-08

While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle had a direct frontal collision. Both airbags deployed, but hospital claimed airbag caused the occupant's lungs to collapse and an air bubble to the brain, causing occupant to be brain dead.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-21

Suspension

1 of 28 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm.

CRASHINJURY
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Lower control arm failed, causing loss of control of vehicle/accident/injury. (Attorney for client)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. I
    2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-06-03 Transfer case lockup
  3. 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…

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

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 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 1994 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 1994 Dodge Stealth?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.