Dodge Stealth 1994
Model Stealth made in 1994 by Dodge got 37 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, seats and structure. The car had some investigations: steering, wheels. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Premium | $ 1012 | 3 | 930927 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V143002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 9000 | 12/02/2002 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/14/2002 | 06/03/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. b17.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V143003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1990 to 11/15/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 10/21/1996 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/08/1996 | 10/17/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note: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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| PE02013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143002 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
| PE02013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143001 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/04/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the driver's air bag deployed, causing major injuries including death. the air bag plastic covering caused the skin to tear from neck to the ear to the bone, causing the lungs to collapse. also, caused a air bubble in the brain which resulted in the driver going brain dead. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving 50 mph, the vehicle had a direct frontal collision. both airbags deployed, but hospital claimed airbag caused the occupant's lungs to collapse and an air bubble to the brain, causing occupant to be brain dead. occupant had no prior health problems and was seat belted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/06/1993 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Alarm system shorted out, causing fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/14/1993 | 1 | ||
| Wiring repaired, also fuse replaced due to vehicle not starting. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Head lights fogging up on inside. getting dimmer everyday | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/16/1997 | 3 | 04/21/1995 | |
| A hair line fracture in the inside lip of the gas tank, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Transfer case leaks fluid which has been known to cause the awd system to lock up sometimes, resulting in an accident. my transfer case leaks but i am constantly checking fluid to make sure this does not happen. i know it has happened to other owners of the stealth rt tt and mitsu 3000gt vr4 which is why i keep such a close eye on it. the transfer case output shaft also seems to be loose, causing a severe vibration in the car, i do not know if this causes the leak or not though. there are other problems associated with the getrag transmission and transfer case in the stealth rt tt (twin turbo) and mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 that are almost impossible to fix because mitsubishi and / or getrag refuses to offer any parts available to fix these problems except for a complete replacement of the part!! which means if a $200 syncronizer goes bad in the transmission, your only choice is to buy a $4000 transmission! this does not cause safety problems like the transfer case locking up though. if the transfer case locking up has not cost anyone their life yet i would be suprised. immagine a person driving 75 mph on the freeway around a corner when it's raining in 5:00 traffic and the transfer case locks up. not hard to tell what will happen then. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| My transmission in my 1992 stealth awd, the syncros went at 60k, replacement parts are not made. had a used one put in under my extended warrentee. my trans in my 94 started leaking at 50k miles. was replaced under warrentee from dodge, 10k miles and 13 months later my new one started leaking again. it is no longer under warrenty. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Transfer case leaks fluid which has been known to cause the awd system to lock up sometimes, resulting in an accident. my transfer case leaks but i am constantly checking fluid to make sure this does not happen. i know it has happened to other owners of the stealth rt tt and mitsu 3000gt vr4 which is why i keep such a close eye on it. the transfer case output shaft also seems to be loose, causing a severe vibration in the car, i do not know if this causes the leak or not though. there are other problems associated with the getrag transmission and transfer case in the stealth rt tt (twin turbo) and mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 that are almost impossible to fix because mitsubishi and / or getrag refuses to offer any parts available to fix these problems except for a complete replacement of the part!! which means if a $200 syncronizer goes bad in the transmission, your only choice is to buy a $4000 transmission! this does not cause safety problems like the transfer case locking up though. if the transfer case locking up has not cost anyone their life yet i would be suprised. immagine a person driving 75 mph on the freeway around a corner when it's raining in 5:00 traffic and the transfer case locks up. not hard to tell what will happen then. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/11/2002 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Syncros failing. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| I have talked to 3 stealth owners and they, like me, have had their transmissions sieze while driving. wondering if there is a recall or something on record of this problem | |||
| 05/30/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| This is an ongoing problem with the stealths and the mitsubishi 3000gt's it is a problem that needs to be address because mitsubishi has avoided this problem long enough and now it is time for them to accept some responsibilty on the vehicles | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/21/2009 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 05/21/2009 | |||
| 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. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 105000 | 1 | 08/20/1995 |
| 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 | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Seat belts do not retract as they are intended to. *nm | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 110000 | 1 | 12/12/2006 |
| Drivers and passengers seat belts do not retract. happens every single time i get in my car. *nm | |||
| 12/17/2005 | 76000 | 90 | 12/09/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| 05/07/2006 | 100750 | 1 | 05/05/2006 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 79000 | 1 | 10/13/2005 |
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Seat belts do not retract as they are intended to. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Abs malfunction. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 10/20/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Belt noise. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Lower control arm failed, causing loss of control of vehicle/accident/injury. (attorney for client) | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Film continues to build up on inside windows, creating visibility problems. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 136000 | 1 | 04/07/2008 |
| 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. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/20/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers inoperative. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 01/14/1998 | ||
| Rear window wiper switch would not disengage leaving the rear wiper on constently. the rear wiper switch on the dash had to be replaced to solve the problem. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BURLINGAME | 94010 | LES VOGEL DODGE |