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1996 Dodge StealthProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Dodge Stealth, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Dodge Stealth has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10

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

1 recall

1996 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 →

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

1996 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
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Dodge Stealth, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE02013 · closed Jun 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-143
In owners' words

What Stealth owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, THE OIL LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE OIL GALLEY PLUG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. 671 RECALL…
Complaint 10097163 · Oct 19, 2004

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