1994 Dodge Stealth Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,750miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge Stealth (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Stealth. The part named most often is seat belts, with 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and visibility (4). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,750 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts9 32%
- Air bags2 7.1%
- Brakes1 3.6%
- Exterior lighting1 3.6%
- Fuel system1 3.6%
- Other or unknown1 3.6%
- Steering1 3.6%
- Suspension1 3.6%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Front seat belts do not retract on their own. They have to be hand fed back or else they just remain fully extended after being unbuckled. This problem will sometime ever create extra slack in the seat belt while driving (with seat belt buckled). This is a great safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10197875, filed 2007-07, 105,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “My transmission in my 1992 Stealth awd, the syncros went at 60k, replacement parts are not made. Had a used one put in under my extended warrentee. My trans in my 94 started leaking at 50k miles. Was replaced under warrentee from Dodge, 10k miles and 13 months later my new one started leaking again. It is no longer under warrenty.”
NHTSA complaint #757506, filed 2002-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Stealth. She stated that the sunroof glass shattered without warning while the vehicle parked. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and they stated that somebody must have thrown something on the sunroof. As of april 11, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10224253, filed 2008-04, 136,000 milesAir bags: “Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the driver's air bag deployed, causing major injuries including death. The air bag plastic covering caused the skin to tear from neck to the ear to the bone, causing the lungs to collapse. Also, caused a air bubble in the brain which resulted in the driver going brain dead.”
NHTSA complaint #816081, filed 1997-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,000 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Dodge Stealth version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Stealth FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Stealth FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Stealth FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Stealth 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V143002May 14, 2002Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)Covers: Dodge Stealth 1991–1996
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.
- 96V143003Oct 8, 1996Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Dodge Stealth 1991–1994
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.
Recall details for the 1994 Dodge Stealth → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10150552Apr 23, 2015Equipment. Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the…
Other model years of the Dodge Stealth
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 | 102,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 28 | 100,750 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 39 | 90,200 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 92 | 101,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 107,250 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Dodge Stealth model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Dodge Stealth have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Stealth as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Dodge Stealth is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 1994 Dodge Stealth been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge Stealth get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Dodge Stealth (Stealth, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Dodge Stealth reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,750 miles and the middle half falls between 79,000 and 105,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.