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1995 Dodge Stealth: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2002

1
recalls
13
owner complaints
0
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Stealth years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 13 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5 complaints
Seat Belts3 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint
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. *jbOwner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2007
Dt: the caller received manufacturer's recall b17 concerning transfer case. Afterit had been fixedheard a grinding noise. While driving at 30 mph the rear tires locked and it jerked the vehicle. Now it makes a noise all the time. Dealer said the caller would have to pay to have it looked at again. Manufacturer said to take it to a dealer to see if it was the transfer case or something else and he would have to pay for it. *akOwner report · Power Train · Aug 2005
Consumer complained that automatic transmission had an ongoing problem with shifting into neutral while driving at high speed of 50 mph or more. Vehicle was repaired on several occasions by the dealer, and the problem recurred. *akOwner report · Power Train · Mar 2003
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The transmission failed. The engine just revved and would not go into reverse. Transmission had to be totally rebuilt. *akOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2001
When driving at 35mph the consumer rear ended another vehicle and the air bags on the driver side and the passager side didn't deploy. *ak *mlOwner report · Air Bags · Dec 1998
While traveling at 70 mph vehicle made a loud popping noise. Driver temporarily lost control of vehicle, but was able to come to a safe stop. *akOwner report · Power Train
Consumer involved in 35 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.this was the second time that the air bags did not deploy in a collision, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *akOwner report · Air Bags

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)02V143002 · May 2002

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 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive · FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Stealth reliable?

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Dodge Stealth. The most complained-about area is power train.

Does the 1995 Dodge Stealth have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive). 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.