Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge Stealth, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train1
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
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 12.2–13.0 L/100 km (about 18–19 mpg US), CO₂ 281–299 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth R/T · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| Stealth R/T · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.6 | 12.7 |
| Stealth R/T Turbo AWD # · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1996 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… |
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.
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 1996 Dodge Stealth: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 620059 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT |
| 6092304 | SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 6089800 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 603153 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC |
| 10220101 | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 10220099 | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 10220097 | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 10191460 | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. |
| 10175735 | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. |
| 10169247 | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 10169245 | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 10001103 | THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY NOT ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP DURING AN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TEST REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
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