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1994 Dodge Stealth problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1994 Dodge Stealth sits mid-pack among Stealth years: 32 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 32, with 2 recalls and 2 closed investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (31% of the total).

32

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Stealth years?

Stealth NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted122 complaints1991: 72 complaints1992: 122 complaints1993: 52 complaints1994: 32 complaints1995: 17 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 4 complaints
Stealth NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Dodge Stealth problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1031%
Transmission1031%
Visibility & Wipers413%
Airbags26%
Other13%
Fuel System13%
Lighting13%
Suspension13%
Brakes13%
Steering13%

Does the 1994 Dodge Stealth have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V143002TransmissionMay 14, 2002 · 9,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

96V143003BrakesOctober 8, 1996 · 23,000 units

Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 1992 STEALTH AWD, THE SYNCROS WENT AT 60K, REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT MADE. HAD A USED ONE PUT IN UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRENTEE. MY TRANS IN MY 94 STARTED LEAKING AT 50K MILES. WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRENTEE FROM DODGE, 10K MILES AND 13 MONTHS LATER MY NEW ONE STARTED LEAKING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 20, 1999

“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. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · March 17, 2004

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 9, 2008

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES INCLUDING DEATH. THE AIR BAG PLASTIC COVERING CAUSED THE SKIN TO TEAR FROM NECK TO THE EAR TO THE BONE, CAUSING THE LUNGS TO COLLAPSE. ALSO, CAUSED A AIR BUBBLE IN THE BRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 4, 1997 · crash

1994 Dodge Stealth — common questions

Is the 1994 Dodge Stealth reliable?

It is close to typical for the Stealth: 32 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 2 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1994 Stealth problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (10 complaints), seat belts (10 complaints), visibility & wipers (4 complaints).

Does the 1994 Dodge Stealth have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Dodge Stealth. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Dodge Stealth under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Stealth years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Stealth years to avoid are 1992, 1991, 1993. The cleanest record among Stealth years belongs to 1996.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.