1994 Dodge Stealth

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1994 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:05.643Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1994: 28 complaints

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

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, 20121110

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060412

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060411

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. *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021007

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.

CRASH DEATH

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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, 19970908

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, 19970721

SUSPENSION

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

CRASH INJURY

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LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE/ACCIDENT/INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1994 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for visibility 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.