The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Stealth. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 02V143000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 1993 Dodge Stealth problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission19
- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
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- Transmission19
- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Wheels2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V143003 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1993 Dodge Stealth
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
PE02013
Glass sunroof shattering
1992 - 96 dodge stealth and mitsubishi 300 gt
PE96004
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Dodge Stealth 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. mjs
- Information on child seat tether anchors. tt
- Shift control solenoid valve revision. tw
1993 Dodge Stealth fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21-23 | 18-19 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 1993 Dodge Stealth owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver and passenger seat belts failed to retract.
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. Consequence: brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Dealer has refused to correct problem.
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. Had radiator leak/spark plug wire shorted out /fuel injection cleaning/ coolant service/antifreeze/new thermostat, and gasket for thermostat. Dodge told her the same thing, and that the transmission had the wrong misfire codes. Started when car stalled and overheated ,and check engine light came on.
Filled tank full of fuel night before.. Got up the next morning pulled car in to garage.. Cleaned car out and went to pull car back out and will not start... Replaced everything could think of.. Still will not start.
While driving 25-30 MPH pressure plate broke through the bell housing and through the hood. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The cause of this problem was still undetermined.
18 spline transfer case seized and output shaft snapped causing car to go into a skid around a corner at approximately 50 MPH off an embankment rolling 2.5 times. The car was totalled.
Failure of reimbursement for failure to transfer case on 1993 dodge stealth. *mr a design defect in the vehicle caused the transfer case fluid to leak from the vehicle. The consumer paid to have the transfer case replaced. After the transfer case was replaced the consumer received a recall related to the transfer case failure. The consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer but was denied.
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Questions about the 1993 Dodge Stealth
Is the 1993 Dodge Stealth reliable?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Stealth, 1.4 times a typical Stealth model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Stealth?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 19 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Stealth have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Stealth transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V143002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stealth have bad transmission?
The Dodge Stealth model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (49 complaints), 1991 (35 complaints) and 1993 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Dodge Stealth get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Dodge Stealth range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 21-23 highway.
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