AI Damage1993 Dodge Stealth: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Dodge Stealth filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 39
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 49% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 5% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 19 complaints (49% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (5% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 39 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Applied abs brakes on wet surface at 45mph and brakes failed without warning, vehicle slipped/lost control, resulting in an accident.
Seat belt, once pulled out, doesnt properly pull back in. Too much slack, if an accident happened some serious injuries could occur. This is a very common problem with the 3000gt / stealth.
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.
Vehicle has had for some time, the problem stated in recall campaign number 96v143003, which states: 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.
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.
Cleaned car out and went to pull car back out and will not start... Replaced everything could think of.. Still will not start.
My car has suffered multiple transmission failures. One in 07/1994 with only 1,774 miles, 3rd gear issues at 65,461 miles 10/1996, a full transmission replacement again at 68,057 miles in 01/1997, more 3rd gear issues in 02/1997 with 68,069 miles, transmission was replaced again in 01/1998 with 77,560 miles because of…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,011 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Stealth has 34 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 39, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Stealth?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 39. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (8%), seat belts (5%), stalls while driving (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Dodge Stealth?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Dodge Stealth from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.