1991 Dodge Stealth transmission problems

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge stealth. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the wheels seized and as the contact attempted to shift gears to unlock the wheels, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise followed by a loud explosion. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the transmission transfer case. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v143002 (power train: transfer case: 4-wheel drive), but denied assistance with the repairs due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 04/10/12

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge stealth. Recall# 02v143002, power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive) is related to the failure that the contact has experienced. The oil leaks from the all-wheel drive transfer case which caused the bearings to be lock and damage the drive train. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle became inoperable and was towed to his residence. The recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer and it was denied stating that he had to pay for the repair out of pocket. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Transmission · 104,500 miles · FL

Dt: the contact stated the transfer case is leaked. He found the federal safety agency recall 93v033001. The manufacture said the previous owner had recall repairs performed in 2002. The contact's vehicle was experiencing the problem now. There have been no repairs made.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Transmission · 650,000 miles · IL

I was driving down my block, stopped fully at a stop sign, accelerated gently and the output shaft in my 1991 dodge stealth twin turbo snapped, causing the car to run front wheel drive for a bit untilt he vcu burnt. I had to replace the whole transmission because it snapped.

Filed Dec 12, 2004 · Transmission · 96,500 miles · MT

I was driving and when I went to put it into gear, car quit moving.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · OH

The consumer complained about a transfer case problem. At one time this was a recall for this vehicle. The consumer noticed oil under the vehicle after being parked for a while. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. He was told that it was the transfer case. Last year the consumer took vehicle to dealer recall repairs and was told by the dealer there was nothing wrong, so the vehicle was inspected only. *ak recall 02v143002.

Filed Apr 11, 2004 · Transmission · 113,775 miles · FL

The transmission output shaft has failed for the second time on my 1991 dodge stealth rt turbo. When this failure occurs, power is no longer transmitted to the rear wheels which causes the car to "torque steer". Basically even moderate acceleration can cause the car to unpredictably veer to the left or right.

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Transmission · CA

I have a 1991 dodge stealth r/t turbo and it has had to have the transmisson and transfer case replaced twice, including the output shaft. Clearly this is a defective design and can cause the car to lose control.

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Transmission · VA

I own a 1991 dodge stealth r/t twinturbo. This car uses a 5 speed getrag transmission. The transmission is the first initial design with an 18 spline output shaft. My car had to be repaired because of transmission problems. The shop that did the work explained to me that the output shaft of the transmission was worn, and this was after only 25k miles of regular driving. I eventually had to replace the transmission and transfercase with mitsubishi's/getrag's revised version which featured a stronger 25 spline outputshaft. This repair/parts cost me upwards of 2500 dollars. I believe that its the manufacturers responsibility to have these transmissions recalled because of potential problems that could have happened had I been driving. I also feel its their responsibility because the transmission was obviously not adequate for the car, hence the newer design in late 92 and 93.

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 169,000 miles · NC

Transfer case locked up and destroyed the transmission prior to receiving recall notification. Also, dealership failed to perform repairs for the brake recall 96v143003, but indicated that they did. Upon inspection the original part was still on the vehicle.