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#BS-1994-DODSTE-15CD

1994 Dodge Stealth

Based on reports from 32 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
32
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
8
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 32 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stalls at idle

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

engine is running rough

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

huming noise from transmission

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:retractorHIGH

8 owners reported seat belts:front:retractor issues — failures commonly reported around 101K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:manual TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:retractor (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:retractor8 (25%)
Power Train:manual Transmission4 (13%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (13%)
Air Bags:frontal2 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift2 (6%)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm1 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (3%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (3%)

1994 Dodge Stealth: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Stealth, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,750 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 101K-mile mark.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Stealth, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Stealth, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Stealth, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1994 Dodge Stealth. Recent trend: stable.

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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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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.

1994 Dodge Stealth vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

32

Class avg

67

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 32 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

1997199619951994199319921991
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1994 Dodge Stealth: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Stealth?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Dodge Stealth is related to the seat belts:front:retractor, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Dodge Stealth reliable?
The 1994 Dodge Stealth has 32 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 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 1994 Dodge Stealth have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 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 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,750 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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