Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1991 Dodge Stealth, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train35
- Seat belts13
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Air bags3
- Suspension2
- Electrical system2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Wheels1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1991 Dodge Stealth failed the safety check 3.07% of the time — 172% more often than the average 1991 passenger car (1.13%). Median odometer at inspection: 110,232 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
22 first registered in 1991 are on Dutch roads; 32% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen3
- Slijtage/beschadiging wiellager hoorbaar of voelbaar2
- Waarschuwingsknipperlichten werken niet (goed)1
- Claxon werkt niet goed1
- Wiel of velg ondeugdelijk bevestigd1
- Koplamp met afwijkend lichtbeeld onjuist afgesteld1
- Accu ondeugdelijk bevestigd1
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 1991 Dodge Stealth.
| 2002108 11 Jun 2002 | Powertrain Certain passenger vehicles built by Mitsubishi Motor Corporation. A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case. Low oil lev… |
| 1996172 24 Oct 1996 | Brakes NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE H… |
| 1995087 29 May 1995 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the (takata) ABS plastic front seat belt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should… |
| 1994134 12 Aug 1994 | Emissions THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. EVAPORATIVE CANISTERS ARE DEFECTIVE. CORRECTION: A CANISTER WHICH HAS 30% LARGER VO… |
| 1993085 8 Jun 1993 | Powertrain NOTE: RT TURBO MODELS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A TRANSFER CASE THAT COULD LEAK OIL. EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILURE WHICH COULD C… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 1991 Dodge Stealth: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 618049 | SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB |
| 615688 | SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT |
| 612160 | SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS |
| 610635 | SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT |
| 609995 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT |
| 607963 | INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation