FaultScore report
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Stealth with NHTSA between 1995 and 2017. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
122
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4 complaints report a death.
105,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
6%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
0 crashes, 1 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
Median failure at 145,000 miles
Median failure at 105,000 miles
Median failure at 148,000 miles
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERING
1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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.
Risk: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Powertrain
Certain passenger vehicles built by Mitsubishi Motor Corporation. A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealer will inspect the transfer case and affect repairs as needed.
Brakes
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE MAY CRACK, THUS RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CORRECTION: BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH REVISED MORE DURABLE HOSES.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
WHILE IN MOTIONTRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING. *JG *JB *NLM.
NHTSA complaint #10001456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE REPLACED THE AXLE REAR,INTERNAL, DRIVE SHAFT, CLUTCH, AND A FEW MORE RELATING PARTS IN THE ONE YEAR I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. IT HAS BECOME A VERY PRICEY CAR, NOW THE WATER PUMP, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONOR, AND A VALVE JOB ARE REQUIRED. 2,700 IS WHAT I WAS
NHTSA complaint #701927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:REAR
I HAVE REPLACED THE AXLE REAR,INTERNAL, DRIVE SHAFT, CLUTCH, AND A FEW MORE RELATING PARTS IN THE ONE YEAR I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. IT HAS BECOME A VERY PRICEY CAR, NOW THE WATER PUMP, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONOR, AND A VALVE JOB ARE REQUIRED. 2,700 IS WHAT I WAS
NHTSA complaint #701927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
I HAVE REPLACED THE AXLE REAR,INTERNAL, DRIVE SHAFT, CLUTCH, AND A FEW MORE RELATING PARTS IN THE ONE YEAR I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. IT HAS BECOME A VERY PRICEY CAR, NOW THE WATER PUMP, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONOR, AND A VALVE JOB ARE REQUIRED. 2,700 IS WHAT I WAS
NHTSA complaint #701927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #514282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT CAME UNDONE WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #985923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK ON THE GROUND, WHICH LED TO OIL LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE LOCAL DEALER (GEORGIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LOCATED AT 12114 US-301, STATESBORO, GA, 30458) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS OVER TEN YEARS OLD AND THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V143002 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE DURING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. AS A RESULT, THE VIN WAS REMOVED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
NHTSA complaint #11000499 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH T-CASE. T-CASE HAS SEIZED UP
NHTSA complaint #10969776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD BE CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE CALLED BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO ONE CALLED HIM BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,780....UPDATED 03/15/17
NHTSA complaint #10947783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD BE CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE CALLED BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO ONE CALLED HIM BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,780....UPDATED 03/15/17
NHTSA complaint #10947783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
NHTSA complaint #10821784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
NHTSA complaint #10821784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA INFLATORS,TRANSMISSION,MAX SPEED APROX TO DRIVE 5MPH, WILL NOT GO FASTER
NHTSA complaint #10821784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
CHRYSLER TOLD ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO STEVE LANDERS CHRYSLER IN LITTLE ROCK, AR AND AFTER MULTIPLE FRUSTRATING CALLS WITH THEM AND CHRYSLER THEY A MONTH LATER TOLD ME THEY WEREN'T FIXING MY CAR BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PARTS WHEN THEY TOLD ME WHERE TO FIND THE PARTS. IT'S A SAFETY RECALL THAT DOESN'T EXPIRE BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #10748856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. UPON ACCELERATION; THE CONTACT STOPPED AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVE POWER TRAIN FAILED AND THE REAR. DRIVE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ITS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
NHTSA complaint #10723404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAPACITOR WAS LEAKING ACID ONTO THE MAIN COMPUTER BOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #10399259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 1 DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING.
NHTSA complaint #10222217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 1 DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING.
NHTSA complaint #10222217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT IN MY CAR. STAY LOOSE ALL THE TIME. HAVE TO PUSH THEM BACK IN TO RETRACT.
NHTSA complaint #10214281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE STEALTH. THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED SINCE THE FAILURE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS :02V143002. THE TOTAL COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $1,709.01. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,001. UPDATED 02/15/08.
NHTSA complaint #10214346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEATBELT FAILURE. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL AND GIVES ENOUGH SLACK THAT COULD PROBABLY LET SOMEONE BE EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10208202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT ANYMORE. ALL HINGES HAVE BEEN CLEANED, BUT RETRACTABLE SPRING MECHANISM DOES NOT PULL SEATBELT BACK INTO CAR ANYMORE. IF PULLED, EVEN EXTREMELY HARD AND FAST, THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK, IT SIMPLY EXTENDS TO THE MAXIMUM LENGTH. THE SEATBELTS ARE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL.
NHTSA complaint #10207931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT; AS IF THE SPRING IN THE RETRATION/TENSIONING SYSTEM DOEN'T WORK. THIS ALLOWS FOR A LOOSE SEAT BELT, WHICH WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT YOU IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING.
NHTSA complaint #10201910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT; AS IF THE SPRING IN THE RETRATION/TENSIONING SYSTEM DOEN'T WORK. THIS ALLOWS FOR A LOOSE SEAT BELT, WHICH WOULD NOT PROPERLY PROTECT YOU IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING.
NHTSA complaint #10201910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT IN 92 DODGE STEALTH DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #10183058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NORMAL WEAR HAS CAUSED THE SEATBELT TO OFTEN NOT RETRACT ON ITS OWN RESULTING IN IMPROPER TENSION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IT MUST BE RETRACTED BY HAND AND OFTEN DOES NOT RETAIN SAID TENSION. THE SEATBELT SHOULD BE SNUG AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, BUT ISN'T DO TO LACK OF RETRACTIVE "TENSION". THE BELT NOT BEING SNUG OR LOOSE COULD EASILY RESULT NOT ONLY IN LACK OF PROTECTION DURING A CRASH BUT INCREASED BODILY DAMAGE IN SUCH INSTANCES.
NHTSA complaint #10180675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
I HAVE A 1992 DODGE STEALTH TWIN TURBO. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE EXTREMELY LOOSE [IE. DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETRACT TENSION]. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION!
NHTSA complaint #10175956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF STRIPPED SPLINES ON THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT [THAT GOES TO THE TRANSFER CASE]. THE BEVEL CUT GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE HAS ALSO STRIPPED IN BOTH INSTANCES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE HAVING THE TRANSMISSION TORN DOWN TO REPLACE THE SHAFT [NOT TO MENTION RENTAL CAR NEEDED DURING THE REPAIR]. ONCE THE SHAFT SPLINES STRIP OUT - THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE AND PRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO THE DRIVER WHO IS OUT ON THE ROAD!
NHTSA complaint #10175958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED ON. NO ACCIDENT YET, BUT WITHOUT THE RETRACTION, WHAT GOOD IS THE SHOULDER PART OF THE SEAT BELT?
NHTSA complaint #10175147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
MY SEAT BELTS WHEN YOU PULL ON THEM TO USE THEM AFTER THEY ARE PUT IN THE PLACE THAT LOCK THEM IN PLACE, THEY DON'T HOLD TO YOUR BODY AND IT CONCERNS ME GREATLY. AND SOME TIMES THEY SIT SO LOOSELY ON MY CHEST IT IS JUST IN THE WAY MORE THAN A RESTRAINT.
NHTSA complaint #10174632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
MY SEAT BELTS WHEN YOU PULL ON THEM TO USE THEM AFTER THEY ARE PUT IN THE PLACE THAT LOCK THEM IN PLACE, THEY DON'T HOLD TO YOUR BODY AND IT CONCERNS ME GREATLY. AND SOME TIMES THEY SIT SO LOOSELY ON MY CHEST IT IS JUST IN THE WAY MORE THAN A RESTRAINT.
NHTSA complaint #10174632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.