Driver and front passenger seat belts twist and fold getting stuck within the guide rings causing them not to fully retract or pull forward so that you are either unable or must forcibly click them into the buckle assembly. The constant effort of untwisting them causes them to shred along the outer edges. Because they often remain twisted when forcibly pulled forward to engage the buckle assembly, they never fully retract and remain loose across the shoulder when buckled.
The worst 1994 Dodge Stealth problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts9
- Transmission8
- Visibility4
- Airbags2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts9
- Transmission8
- Visibility4
- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- 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 1994 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 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
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether...
- 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
1994 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 | 16-17 | 21-23 | 18-19 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1994 Dodge Stealth owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge stealth. She stated that the sunroof glass shattered without warning while the vehicle parked. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and they stated that somebody must have thrown something on the sunroof. As of april 11, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
Front seat belts do not retract on their own. They have to be hand fed back or else they just remain fully extended after being unbuckled. This problem will sometime ever create extra slack in the seat belt while driving (with seat belt buckled). This is a great safety problem.
Seat belts do not retract as they are intended to.
Drivers and passengers seat belts do not retract. Happens every single time I get in my car.
Whenever seat belt pulls out, it fails to retract on it's own, unless hand-fed into the reel. Many times the seat belt will not properly retract while the vehicle is in motion.
After fastening the driver's and passenger's side seat belts, they do not automatically retract to be tight on the body. The excess slack can cause the seat belt to not operate properly if an accident were to happen.
Seat belts do not retract properly. It is dangerous because there is usually extra slack when it is buckled. It has been like this for quite some time.
Seat belt sticks when pulled out, allowing excess slack in belt. No incident of injury, but excess slack could prevent operator from being restrained properly.
When the seat belt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint.
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Stealth
Is the 1994 Dodge Stealth reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Stealth, close to a typical Stealth model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Stealth?
Seat belts, with 9 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles. Next is transmission (8).
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Stealth have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge Stealth get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Dodge Stealth range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-17 city and 21-23 highway.
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