1993 DODGE STEALTH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

52

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

The 1993 DODGE STEALTH has received a total of 52 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (4 complaints), and Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH, potentially affecting up to 32,000 vehicles.

Recall 02V143002 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

| 9,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE NO OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE OIL CHANGED. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED OR REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER...

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Recall 96V143003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 23,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

52 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11542744 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#10196726 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | N/A miles
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK
#10156026 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | N/A miles
SEAT BELT, ONCE PULLED OUT, DOESNT PROPERLY PULL BACK IN. TOO MUCH SLACK, IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED SOME SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3000GT / STEALTH. *NM
#10152317 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | | 99,300 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR TIRES LOOKED AS IF THEY HAD A SPLIT DOWN THE SIDEWALL. THE FAILURES WERE NOTICED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS 35 IN THE FRONT TIRES AND 28 IN THE REAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTING. THE CONTACT REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.
VEHICLE HAS HAD FOR SOME TIME, THE PROBLEM STATED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V143003, WHICH STATES: 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. CONSEQUENCE: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT PROBLEM.

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Safety Rating for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 DODGE STEALTH in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 DODGE STEALTH

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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