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.
1991 Dodge Stealth: complete transmission failure
6 of the 63 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Stealth describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 2
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 19971
- 19951
- 19933
- 19925
- 19916
What owners say
The transmission was replaced due to the defective transfer case. Scc
As you are seeing, many of us are fed up with transmission failures. Any problem constitutes replacement, costing $4000+. I have had 3 failures, all under 60k miles on the transmission, and one of which had been _professionally_ rebuilt. The manufacturer wants no part of this, but we love our cars and can't afford to keep this up. Please do whatever you can to help us, all is appreciated.
This is far to common of a problem for every twin turbo ive ever seen. There are no after market parts on the car, and it was not abused. I got lucky, others had all four tires lock up while driving, wich is seriously dangerous. Mitsubishi has admitted that the getrag is faulty, yet does nothing about it. Please, they dont even make replacement parts for the thing. It s a conspiracy. I have yet to meet an owner of a vr4 or dodge stealth twin turbo, who has not had transmission failure. Since this is the case, how can they not be liable to recall these things, and fix what they know is faulty@!
Power train/transfer case. Transmission failure if common and expected on any year dodge stealth with turbo engine and manual transmission.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to grind when shifting from first to second gear, no replacement parts available only complete replacement available.
Related recalls
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V143002 · Recall details
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V033001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Stealth transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Stealth?
6 of 63 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Stealth (10%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
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