1991 Dodge Stealth

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #02V143002May 14, 20029,000 vehicles affected

  power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

  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.

  Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #96V143003October 8, 199623,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

• NHTSA recall #95V103003May 24, 1995920,000 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: buckle assembly

  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.

  The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #93V033001April 8, 19932,700 vehicles affected

  power train: driveline

  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.

  Bearing failure in the transfer case results inpower train lockup without prior warning, while the vehicle is at highway speed.this could cause in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.

  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.

Other model years

• 1991
• 1992 92
• 1993 39
• 1994 28