MYRModel Year Report

1996 Dodge Stealth

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1996 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:25:42.934Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Stealth Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1997
1996: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
199163
199292
199339
199428
199513
19961
19971

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

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WHILE DRIVING, THE OIL LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041019

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V143002 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Dodge Stealth?

The most-reported component is power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge Stealth have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.