Most common 1995 Dodge Stealth problems
Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Stealth complaints by model year
1995 Dodge Stealth recalls (1)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Stealth:
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
What 1995 Dodge Stealth owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Dt: the caller received manufacturer's recall b17 concerning transfer case. Afterit had been fixedheard a grinding noise. While driving at 30 MPH the rear tires locked and it jerked the vehicle. Now it makes a noise all the time. Dealer said the caller would have to pay to have it looked at again. Manufacturer said to take it to a dealer to see if it was the transfer case or something else and he would have to pay for it.
Consumer complained that automatic transmission had an ongoing problem with shifting into neutral while driving at high speed of 50 MPH or more. Vehicle was repaired on several occasions by the dealer, and the problem recurred.
Seat belts
When the seat belt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint.
Failure in retracting of driver's side seat belt. Have to retract seat belt manually.
1995 Dodge Stealth engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Dodge Stealth a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Stealth to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Stealth?
The transmission & drivetrain — 6 complaints, 46% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the seat belts (3) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Stealth have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Dodge Stealth, the most recent from May 14, 2002 (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Stealth problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 102,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.