IllustrationFAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE ON 1992 DODGE STEALTH.*MR THE VEHICLE'S TRANSFER CASE LEAK FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 02V-143-002. THE CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RECALL WERE NOT MET. *NLM
1992 Dodge Stealth
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1992 Dodge Stealth do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 28.
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When problems were reported
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14100–150K
3150K+
31 reports with mileage · 61 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
92 reportsTHE RECALL WAS ON THE LEAKING TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER GAVE THE CONSUMER THE RUN AROUND ABOUT REPAIRING A VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. SIX WEEK HAVE PASSED SINCE THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED AT ANOTHER DEALER. *NLM
1992 DODGE STEALTH R/T TWIN TURBO.*MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS LISTED UNDER A RECALL ISSUED FOR 1991-1996 MODEL YEAR DODGE STEALTHS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT OIL LEAKED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONSUMERS WAS DISAPPOINTED ABOUT HOW LONG IT TOOK THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SPEND MONEY ON A R…
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1992 DODGE STEALTH R/T TWIN TURBO.*MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS LISTED UNDER A RECALL ISSUED FOR 1991-1996 MODEL YEAR DODGE STEALTHS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT OIL LEAKED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONSUMERS WAS DISAPPOINTED ABOUT HOW LONG IT TOOK THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SPEND MONEY ON A RENTAL CAR BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MATTER AS STATED. *CB *JB
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC 4-WHEEL LOCKUP AT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY. BECAUSE ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND DE-CLUTCHING THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION, I BELIEVE THE AWD TRANSFER CASE FAILED. THIS FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT, BUT LUCKILY, IN MY CASE, DID NO…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC 4-WHEEL LOCKUP AT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY. BECAUSE ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND DE-CLUTCHING THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION, I BELIEVE THE AWD TRANSFER CASE FAILED. THIS FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT, BUT LUCKILY, IN MY CASE, DID NOT. HOWEVER, THE AMOUNT OF VEHICLE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVETRAIN IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN, BUT IT IS PRESUMABLY SUBSTANTIAL...
WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS A RECALL (# 02V143002) ON THE VEHICLE WHICH INVOLVED THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK. *JB
THE VEHICLE'S AXLE SHAFT BROKE, WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
THE AXLE SHEERED OFF WHICH CAUSED THE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.*JB
WHILE IN MOTIONTRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING. *JG *JB *NLM. *AK
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING, AND HAS TO CHECK IT DAILY TO PREVENT LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS LOCKING UP-ALL 4 WHEELS. *SCC
TRANSFER CASE ON THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FLUID WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE THE TRANSFER CASE STARTED LOCKING UP ALL 4 WHEELS WHILE ACCELERATING. *MR *YH
Official recalls
202V143002 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
May 14, 2002
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 & remedy
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.
96V143003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Oct 8, 1996
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02013 · Transfer Case Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 2002 · Closed Jun 3, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Wheels
There is no summary currently available
Wheels
There is no summary currently available
PE96004 · Glass Sunroof Shattering
Opened Jan 17, 1996 · Closed May 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT