1996 DODGE STEALTH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
The 1996 DODGE STEALTH has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH, potentially affecting up to 9,000 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 NOTICES FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 DODGE STEALTH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 DODGE STEALTH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE STEALTH
- 1991 DODGE STEALTH — 72 complaints
- 1992 DODGE STEALTH — 122 complaints
- 1993 DODGE STEALTH — 52 complaints
- 1994 DODGE STEALTH — 32 complaints
- 1995 DODGE STEALTH — 17 complaints
- 1996 DODGE STEALTH (current)
- 1997 DODGE STEALTH — 4 complaints
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