1994 Dodge Stealth: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts; the 1995 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 edges. Because they often remain twisted when forcibly pulled forward to engage the buckle assembly, they never fully retract and remain loose across the shoulder when buckled. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge stealth. She stated that the sunroof glass shattered without warning while the vehicle parked. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and they stated that somebody must have thrown something on the sunroof. As of april 11, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2008
“After fastening the driver's and passenger's side seat belts, they do not automatically retract to be tight on the body. The excess slack can cause the seat belt to not operate properly if an accident were to happen. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2006
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“Seat belts do not retract properly. It is dangerous because there is usually extra slack when it is buckled. It has been like this for quite some time. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2006
“When the seat belt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2006
“Seat belt sticks when pulled out, allowing excess slack in belt. No incident of injury, but excess slack could prevent operator from being restrained properly. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2006
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2005
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2004
“Consumer states that while driving at any speed the vehicle will heavily jerk causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. *mr”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2002
“Both transmission and transfer case suffer from oil leaks allowing them to be run dry in a short amount of time and damaging the conponent itself. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Dodge Stealth reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Dodge Stealth. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1994 Dodge Stealth have open recalls?
2 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.