1991 Dodge Stealth: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 63 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (55% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2002
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge stealth. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the wheels seized and as the contact attempted to shift gears to unlock the wheels, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise followed by a loud explosion. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the transmission transfer case. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v143002 (power train: transfer case: 4-wheel drive), but denied assistance with the repairs due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 04/10/12*lj”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge stealth. Recall# 02v143002, power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive) is related to the failure that the contact has experienced. The oil leaks from the all-wheel drive transfer case which caused the bearings to be lock and damage the drive train. While driving 35 mph the vehicle became inoperable and was towed to his residence. The recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer and it was denied stating that he had to pay for the repair out of pocket. The failure mileage was 110,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2010
“Seat belt malfunctioned since I owned the car. On (may, 200) the seat belts in the front did not retract properly. Upon talking to other car owners they had similar problems. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2007
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“I have a 1991 dodge stealth and the retractor for the seat belt no longer works. When you put on the seat belt in most cases the slack is not taken up. I have not been in an accident and I hope I'm not. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2007
“My driver's side seatbelt does not work properly. When I pull it out to buckle up the extra slack does not get taken care of. It just remains loose and I don't know how well it would hold up in an accident. This seems to be most of the time but once in a while for some reason it will retract the extra slack.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2007
“Seat belt fails to retract when in normal use, causing extreme slack and giving no restraint in the case of an accident. No amount of coaxing will help the belt retract. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2006
“Seat belt does not properly retract as it should. Possible safety issue with seat belt failure in the event of a wreck. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2005
“The seat belt do not fully retract, leaving a lot of slack. This makes me feel unsafe, since it is not doing its job. With the seat belt being loose, if I were to be involved in an accident, it would not belt me in, with all that extra slack hanging out. This has been a big issue for a long time. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2005
“Dt: the contact stated the transfer case is leaked. He found NHTSA recall 93v033001. The manufacture said the previous owner had recall repairs performed in 2002. The contact's vehicle was experiencing the problem now. There have been no repairs made. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2005
“I own a 1991 dodge stealth r/t twin turbo version. My drivers side seat belt does not retract on its own, and there is consistently slack in the line while I am driving. I am concerned that upon impact with another object, my belt will not become restrictive and hold its place. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2005
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
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.
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 NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
Remedy: INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1991 Dodge Stealth reliable?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Dodge Stealth. The most complained-about area is power train (55% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Stealth problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 107,250 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Dodge Stealth have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.