Is the Dodge Stealth Reliable?

19911996 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sportss — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
168
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. sports median 1.3/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 1 death, 3 injuries on record

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Dodge Stealth Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
199610
57
Fair
19951131
57
Fair
199421811
57
Fair
19932341
57
Fair
1992262
57
Fair
1991341
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Stealth Compares to Similar Vehicles

Dodge Stealth72/100
Sports Category Average74/100

The Stealth scores 2 points below the average sports. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Dodge Stealth Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
26
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
17
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
17
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6

Based on 168 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge Stealth reliable?+

The Dodge Stealth scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 168 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Stealth is most reliable?+

Reliability varies by model year. Check the year-by-year table above for a direct comparison.

How many miles does a Stealth last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Dodge Stealth owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Stealth will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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