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1995 Dodge Stealth problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 1995 Dodge Stealth — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Stealth years?

Stealth NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted122 complaints1991: 72 complaints1992: 122 complaints1993: 52 complaints1994: 32 complaints1995: 17 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 4 complaints
Stealth NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Dodge Stealth problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission635%
Seat Belts318%
Brakes318%
Airbags212%
Engine16%
Electrical System16%
Speed Control16%

Does the 1995 Dodge Stealth have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: THE CALLER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL B17 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE. AFTERIT HAD BEEN FIXEDHEARD A GRINDING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE REAR TIRES LOCKED AND IT JERKED THE VEHICLE. NOW IT MAKES A NOISE ALL THE TIME. DEALER SAID THE CALLER WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AGAIN.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 20, 2005

“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. *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 1, 2007

“CONSUMER INVOLVED IN 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · crash

1995 Dodge Stealth — common questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Stealth reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1995 Stealth problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (6 complaints), seat belts (3 complaints), brakes (3 complaints).

Does the 1995 Dodge Stealth have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Dodge Stealth. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 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.