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1994 Dodge StealthProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Stealth, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year40% below the Stealth median · #4 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints283 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Dodge Stealth has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts90
Power train80
Visibility40
Air bags22
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Suspension11
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 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

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 02V-143 · May 14, 2002 · 9,000 vehicles

Risk. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V-143 · Oct 8, 1996 · 23,000 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1994 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 1994 Dodge Stealth, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE02013 · closed Jun 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-143
In owners' words

What Stealth owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS TWIST AND FOLD GETTING STUCK WITHIN THE GUIDE RINGS CAUSING THEM NOT TO FULLY RETRACT OR PULL FORWARD SO THAT YOU ARE EITHER UNABLE OR MUST FORCIBLY CLICK THEM INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSTANT EFFORT OF UNTWISTING THEM CAUSES THEM TO SHRED ALONG THE OUTER…
Complaint 10483911 · Nov 10, 2012
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. THEY HAVE TO BE HAND FED BACK OR ELSE THEY JUST REMAIN FULLY EXTENDED AFTER BEING UNBUCKLED. THIS PROBLEM WILL SOMETIME EVER CREATE EXTRA SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING (WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLED). THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10197875 · Jul 30, 2007 · 105,000 miles
WHENEVER SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT ON IT'S OWN, UNLESS HAND-FED INTO THE REEL. MANY TIMES THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RETRACT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *JB
Complaint 10157969 · May 21, 2006 · 76,000 miles

Own a 1994 Stealth?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.