IllustrationMileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #729361
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
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
225–50K
350–75K
875–100K
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 reportsNO SUMMARY
WINDSHIELD DEVELOPES A GREASY FILM DURING AIR CONDITIONING USE, MUST BE CLEANED EVERY 4-5 DAYS, IMPAIRS VISION AND IS DIFICULT TO CLEAN, PROBLEM ALWAYS EXISTED SINCE PURCHASE (21,000 MI). ALSO OWN A 1991 DODGE STEALTH WITH 6,000 MI. SAME PROBLEM.
THE MALE OUTPUT SPLINES WERE PREMATURLY STRIPED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT LEADS TO THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS IS CAUSED BY CLUTCH PARTICALS AND WEATHER GETTING INTO THE TRANSMISION CASE, AND WEARING THE SPLINES DOWN PREMATURELY. THIS HAPPENES ON "ALL" MODELS OF THIS CAR , AND IT HAPPENES INEVITABLY. AND THE CAR CANNOT DRIVE…
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THE MALE OUTPUT SPLINES WERE PREMATURLY STRIPED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT LEADS TO THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS IS CAUSED BY CLUTCH PARTICALS AND WEATHER GETTING INTO THE TRANSMISION CASE, AND WEARING THE SPLINES DOWN PREMATURELY. THIS HAPPENES ON "ALL" MODELS OF THIS CAR , AND IT HAPPENES INEVITABLY. AND THE CAR CANNOT DRIVE AT ALL UNLESS THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED, AND THE REPARE IS A $7,000 TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A PROBLEM FROM WHEN THE CAR WAS MADE, AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE IT. *AK
THE MANUFACTURER (MITSUBISHI)HAS NO REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THESE CONSTANTLY FAILING CASES.THUS, FORCING THE CONSUMER TO PURCHASE AN ENTIRE NEW UNIT FROM THE DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
SRS LIGHT IS STAYING ON, CAUSING AIRBAGS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE . DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT. AIRBAG COMPUTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK
I HAVE HAD ENDLESS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ABS, AIR BAG,ROTORS(5 TIMES AT LEAST), FUEL LINE, POWER STEERING LEAKS, TRANSMISSION, REAR END LEAKS, ENGINE LEAKS, DOESN'T DRIVE SAFELY AROUND CORNERS, GRINDING NOISE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, RINGING NOISE, TIRES, ETC! PROBABLY CLOSE TO $15,000 IN REPAIRS OVER THE…
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I HAVE HAD ENDLESS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ABS, AIR BAG,ROTORS(5 TIMES AT LEAST), FUEL LINE, POWER STEERING LEAKS, TRANSMISSION, REAR END LEAKS, ENGINE LEAKS, DOESN'T DRIVE SAFELY AROUND CORNERS, GRINDING NOISE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, RINGING NOISE, TIRES, ETC! PROBABLY CLOSE TO $15,000 IN REPAIRS OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS!
THE 4TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS NOT WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST FALL. I CAN'T GET ANY SOLID ANSWERS ABOUT HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM FROM THE DEALERS. *AK
FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH
THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE FAILED ON THE CAR JUST 1,000 MILES AFTER THE POWERTRAIN WARRENTY EXPIRED. I HAVE HEARD THAT DODGE/MITSUBISHI HAD A LOT OF FAILURES ON THESE CARS AND IN 93 BUILT THEM WITH STRONGER PARTS. I FEEL SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE REPAIR COSTS SHOULD BE COVERED AND WAS WONDERING IF THE NHTSA DOT HAD ANY OT…
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THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE FAILED ON THE CAR JUST 1,000 MILES AFTER THE POWERTRAIN WARRENTY EXPIRED. I HAVE HEARD THAT DODGE/MITSUBISHI HAD A LOT OF FAILURES ON THESE CARS AND IN 93 BUILT THEM WITH STRONGER PARTS. I FEEL SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE REPAIR COSTS SHOULD BE COVERED AND WAS WONDERING IF THE NHTSA DOT HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINT/RECALL REQUESTS OR CLASS ACTION SUITS THAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
I HAVE REPLACED THE AXLE REAR,INTERNAL, DRIVE SHAFT, CLUTCH, AND A FEW MORE RELATING PARTS IN THE ONE YEAR I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. IT HAS BECOME A VERY PRICEY CAR, NOW THE WATER PUMP, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONOR, AND A VALVE JOB ARE REQUIRED. 2,700 IS WHAT I WAS
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