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#BS-1991-DODSTE-15CD

1991 Dodge Stealth

Based on reports from 72 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
72
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
6
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 72 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:manual TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:manual transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 114K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:retractorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
1
30–60K
1
60–90K
7
90–120K
1
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (7 reports) • Median: 114K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:manual Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:manual Transmission12 (17%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor11 (15%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission10 (14%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)9 (13%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift4 (6%)
Airbags3 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (3%)

1991 Dodge Stealth: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Stealth, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 113,775 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 114K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Stealth, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Stealth, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Stealth, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4 wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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4
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7
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7
04
2
05
7
06
4
07
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10
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12

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Dodge Stealth. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

02V143002Dec 2002

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

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.

93V033001Sep 1993

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.

95V103003Dec 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

96V143003Oct 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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 severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Stealth is the 1992 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Dodge Stealth vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

72

Class avg

37

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 72 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Dodge Stealth: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Stealth?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Dodge Stealth is related to the power train:manual transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Dodge Stealth reliable?
The 1991 Dodge Stealth has 72 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Dodge Stealth problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Dodge Stealth have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Dodge Stealth has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Stealth problems start?
Based on 17 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 113,775 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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