no report yet
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1992 Dodge StealthProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Stealth, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Dodge Stealth has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Power train1 crash/fire/injury
22Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags
8Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Electrical system
2Equipment
2Steering
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 49 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1992 Dodge Stealth recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other Stealth year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stealth median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Dodge Stealth, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 02V-143
- GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Stealth owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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