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.
1993 Dodge StealthProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1993 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 September 5, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Dodge Stealth has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Seat belts
2Tires
2Vehicle speed control
2Visibility
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1993 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
1993 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
NHTSA crash tests
1993 Dodge Stealth safety ratings
1993 Dodge Stealth 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Dodge Stealth, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONNo recall
- 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.
The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Stealth. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V143000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…
BOUGHT FROM A SMALL CAR LOT, HAD CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE CAR NEEDED ABOUT $1610.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS. IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HAD RADIATOR LEAK/SPARK PLUG WIRE SHORTED OUT /FUEL INJECTION CLEANING/ COOLANT SERVICE/ANTIFREEZE/NEW…
WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH PRESSURE PLATE BROKE THROUGH THE BELL HOUSING AND THROUGH THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS STILL UNDETERMINED.*AK
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