Dodge Stealth Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Dodge Stealth model year (1991–1996) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Dodge Stealth Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 62 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 68
3 recalls · 41 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 50
2 recalls · 34 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 42
Best Dodge Stealth Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 13 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 18
2 recalls · 18 complaints
Main area: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Problem score: 31
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Dodge Stealth — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | Good |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 31 | Caution |
| 1993 | 2 | 34 | 1 | — | 42 | Caution |
| 1992 | 2 | 62 | — | — | 68 | Avoid |
| 1991 | 3 | 41 | — | — | 50 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Dodge Stealth Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Stealth models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Stealth should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1992 Dodge Stealth if possible. It has 2 recalls, 62 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 68 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Stealth to buy?+
The 1996 Dodge Stealth is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Stealth has the fewest problems?+
The 1996, 1995, 1994 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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