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#BS-1992-DODSTE-15CD

1992 Dodge Stealth

Based on reports from 122 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
122
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
7
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 122 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

no power to the distributor

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

burnt smell after driving leaking oil

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:manual TransmissionHIGH

19 owners reported power train:manual transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 105K 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
3
30–60K
5
60–90K
12
90–120K
10
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (12 reports) • Median: 105K 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 (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:manual Transmission19 (16%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor15 (12%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)14 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline6 (5%)
Airbags6 (5%)
Drivetrain6 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift4 (3%)

1992 Dodge Stealth: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Stealth, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 105K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Stealth, with 15 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:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Stealth, with 14 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Stealth, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-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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12
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8
03
8
04
1
05
18
06
6
07
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08
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11
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15
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16
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17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Dodge Stealth. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 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.

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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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Stealth according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1992 Dodge Stealth vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

122

Class avg

50

2.4x 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. 122 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Dodge Stealth Model Years

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1992 Dodge Stealth: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Stealth?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Stealth is related to the power train:manual transmission, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Dodge Stealth reliable?
The 1992 Dodge Stealth has 122 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Dodge Stealth have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Dodge Stealth has 2 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 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 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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