1993 Dodge Stealth Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 49%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,050miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Dodge Stealth, 49% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought from a small car lot, had car for less than 30 days and tire blew out due to bad alignment. Was told by a mechanic that the car needed about $1610.00 worth of repairs. It needed a tune up. Had radiator leak/spark plug wire shorted out /fuel injection cleaning/ coolant service/antifreeze/new thermostat, and gasket for thermostat. Dodge told her the same thing, and that the transmission had the wrong misfire codes. Started when car stalled and overheated ,and check engine light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10119805, filed 2005-05, 81,100 miles“While driving 25-30 MPH pressure plate broke through the bell housing and through the hood. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The cause of this problem was still undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10113189, filed 2005-03, 47,000 miles“My car has suffered multiple transmission failures. One in 07/1994 with only 1,774 miles, 3rd gear issues at 65,461 miles 10/1996, a full transmission replacement again at 68,057 miles in 01/1997, more 3rd gear issues in 02/1997 with 68,069 miles, transmission was replaced again in 01/1998 with 77,560 miles because of inability to shift into 2nd gear. We have records of all of these though they came before we owned the vehicle. I do not have condfidence this won't happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #757896, filed 2002-02“Dodge marketed a version of the mitshubishi 3000gt vr-4 in the early-mid 90's. Both of these cars are equipped with transmissions that can lock up when being driven!!! I personally know of at least 4 occurrences of this, even though the production of the cars was limited to a few thousand turbo models (note: this applies only to the turbo models). My failures have included a 2nd gear syncro failure, and a leakage problem, both warranted a full transaxle replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #730377, filed 2000-09“This transmission problem has occured since the 3000gt and Stealth twin turbo has been out. We've had many people on there 4th and 5th transmission already and have gone out as early as 20,000 miles. This is a very costly and dangerous situation. As in my case it would have costed me $5800 just for a new transmission qalone since replacement parts are not avail. And if the tranny would have going, in my instance, all 4 tires would have locked up on me since its an awd system. This could cause a very life threating problem.”
NHTSA complaint #730287, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 02V143002May 14, 2002On certain passenger vehicles built by mitsubishi motor corporation for daimlerchrysler, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive…Covers: Dodge Stealth 1991–1996
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Stealth
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Stealth
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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