1993 Dodge Stealth problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 1993 Dodge Stealth. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come drivetrain & axles (19%) and brakes (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Transmission 23% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 10 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 81,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Dodge Stealth with enough data (16 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving the vehicle, the wiring harness under the hood caught on fire. Dealer says the wiring harness rubbed against a motor mount and rubbed through the insulation.
Applied ABS brakes on wet surface at 45MPH and brakes failed without warning, vehicle slipped/lost control, resulting in an accident.
Consumer was traveling about seventy MPH on highway and heard a popping noise and a very slight vibration. Took vehicle to an automobile shop and put vehicle on a lift. Mechanic noticed that front driver's tire was loose. There were no injuries. These tires were after market tires. Tires were made by panther custom wheel 16 inches. Dealership will be notfied.
Bought from a small car lot, had car for less than 30 days and tire blew out due to bad alignment. Was told by a mechanic that the car needed about $1610.00 worth of repairs. It needed a tune up. Had radiator leak/spark plug wire shorted out /fuel injection cleaning/ coolant service/antifreeze/new thermostat, and gasket for thermostat. Dodge told her the same thing, and that the transmission had the wrong misfire codes. Started when car stalled and overheated ,and check engine light came on.
Dt*: the contact stated all four tires looked as if they had a split down the sidewall. The failures were noticed while the vehicle was parked. The tire pressure was 35 in the front tires and 28 in the rear. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the tires were dry rotting. The contact replaced all four tires.