1994 Dodge Stealth Problems and Recalls (28 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 1994 Dodge Stealth is Seat belts (32% of 28 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Seat belts — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 1994 Dodge Stealth?
9 of 28 filings named Seat belts (32% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Transmission / driveline (8 reports).
There are 2 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 1993 has 39 reports on file; this year has 28. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 2
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 2
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 9 | 32.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 8 | 28.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 3 | 10.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 2 | 7.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 1 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 1 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 1 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 1 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 1 | 3.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 27 | 96.4% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 02V143002 was reported 641 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1996-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1997-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1998-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1998-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2000-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2000-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2001-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2002-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2002-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2006-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2006-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2007-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2008-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 96V143003 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 02V143002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE02013 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP03002 |
Safety Recalls (2)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline and Brakes.
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Recall campaign 02V143002
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 96V143003
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 1994 Dodge Stealth?
Owners named Seat belts most often — 9 of 28 reports (32%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 1994 Dodge Stealth?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 1994 Dodge Stealth?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check that every belt latches, retracts and that related recalls are closed. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.