MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge Stealth

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1997 Dodge Stealth
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:35.250Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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

1997: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
199163
199292
199340
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.

Electrical system

2 of 1 total report mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

When driving at 45 MPH transmission went out, and the fluid leaked out of the vehicle.also, there was a short within the electrical system, and the battery had to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-22

Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Dodge Stealth — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Dodge Stealth?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 200% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Stealth have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.