Output shaft in transmission has broke twice, once when I bought the car and the whole transmission was replaced, no more than a few hundred miles later the shaft snapped again. The shop that replaced everything the first time stated that the shaft is very weak under pressure. The vehicle has been babied and taken well care of, never driven very hard, but a few times of taking off and the shaft has broken on me 2 times. This time, the car has been sitting for months because I cant afford to buy another $4000 dollar transmission, which would probably break again. Its not much cheaper to install a performance output shaft, which costs around $600 for the shaft alone.
1992 Dodge Stealth: complete transmission failure
5 of the 92 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Stealth describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 19971
- 19951
- 19933
- 19925
- 19916
What owners say
Dodge stealth (1992 rt awd model) transmission failed on highway. Failure mode was loss of power. Car was driven off road safely, but posed a potential safety hazard due to lack of power. *ak there is a recall against the getrag transfer case (possible bearing seizure due to defective seal and subsequent loss of lubricant). Based on initial research (web, dealer and transmission repair shop statements), it appears the getrag transmission in the stealth and mitsubishi 3000gt models are not properly designed for the application. This car has had exquisite care and is driven in a responsible manner. I believe the transmission design/construction is fundamentally defective and should be considered for a recall. Daimler-chrysler and mitsubishi do not admit to a design defect with the part. Furthermore, they and getrag have created a lucrative business on this part since replacement parts are not offered; requiring replacement of the entire transmission assembly.
All 4 wheels lock up upon transmission failure. Transmission is prone to leaking.transmission cannot be rebuilt, total replacement is necessary due to unavailability of parts. This is a consistant problem with mitsubishi 3000gt vr4s and dodge stealth r/t turbos, which have the same drivetrain.
I contact you the first time the transmission went out and you said that there was no recall, I went and paid $2,200 to have it fix .the same thing happen again I was standing still the the car first jerk in reverse while it was in drive then it just stop moving. I was wondering is the dodge stealth is part of the mitsubishi motors corp cover up thats going on in tokyo. Thank you david earl cummings.
Dealer refused to replace transmission even under extended warranty.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Stealth transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Stealth?
5 of 92 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Stealth (5%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Stealth?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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