1993 DODGE STEALTH PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission/Transfer Case:

  • 18 Spline Transfer case seized and output shaft snapped causing car to skid
    
  • Transfer case cracked causing fluid leak
    
  • Output splines on transaxle/input splines on transfer case rusted and stripped out
    
  • Getrag transmission/transfer case all kinds of problems
    
  • Output shaft from transmission to transfer case became stripped
    
  • Output shaft from transmission to transfer case rusting
    
  • Transmission failed
    
  • Transmission hard to shift into 1st or reverse, defective
    
  • Transmission failures common in Dodge Stealths and 3000GT AWD models
    
  • Transmission defective, shifting into neutral at high speeds
    

• 2. Brakes:

  • ABS brakes failed on wet surface causing an accident
    
  • Brakes locked up causing loss of control and collision
    
  • Brake hose cracking causing brake fluid leakage, reduction in braking effectiveness
    

• 3. Engine:

  • Idle reeves up to 2000 RPMs causing surging
    
  • Intermittent stalling
    
  • Vehicle stalls out causing braking and steering failure
    
  • Idle malfunctioned causing vehicle to go up to 7000 RPMs, stalls out
    

• 4. Air Conditioning:

  • Air conditioner stopped working without warning, dealer said compressor needed replacement
    

• 5. Tires/Wheels:

  • Tire blew out due to bad alignment
    
  • Front rotors warped, wheels vibrate severely
    
  • Glue used to hold hub wheels caused them to fall off while driving
    

• 6. Safety Equipment:

  • Driver and passenger seat belts failed to retract
    
  • Key design flaw causing difficulty changing flat tire
    

• 7. Other:

  • Clutch broke three times in 14,000 miles
    
  • Sunroof window exploded causing injuries
    
  • Wiring harness caught fire under hood
    
  • Pulley and cable assembly on power window regulator failed
    
  • Issues with lug nuts and theft prevention
    
  • Failure of reimbursement for transfer case replacement
    
  • Recurring problem with NHTSA recall repair delay