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Dodge Stealth VIN Check

NHTSA holds 176 owner complaints on the Dodge Stealth from 95 production runs; the worst run has 10, the typical one 1.9.

NHTSA complaint records · 176 complaints · 95 runs · 1991–1996 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Stealth run is JB3XE74CXNY (1992 builds) with 10 complaints, 5.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 53% of reports; 1992 is the worst model year at 2.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Stealth model years 1991–1996.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Stealth has 95 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 19% of every Stealth complaint on file.

FIG.01·Dodge Stealth — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JB3XE74CXNY••••••199210——
JB3XE74C7NY••••••19927——
JB3XE74C8NY••••••19926——
JB3XE74C5NY••••••19926——
JB3XE74C1NY••••••19925——
JB3XE74C9NY••••••19925——
JB3XE74CXMY••••••19915——
JB3XE74C2NY••••••19925——
JB3XE74C3MY••••••19914——
JB3BN74K4PY••••••19934——
JB3XE74C5MY••••••19914——
JB3XE74C7MY••••••19914——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 83 Stealth runs has 4 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Stealth the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 1992 car draws 2.7 complaints per run, a 1995 one 1.

FIG.02·Dodge Stealth — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
19951881
19941.422162
19931.531211
19922.76825—
19911.84625—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1992 at 2.7 complaints per run; lightest is 1995 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 53% of everything Dodge Stealth owners report: Power Train, 100 of 176 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Dodge Stealth — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train100——
Seat Belts30——
Air Bags142—
Service Brakes111—
Hydraulic111—
Engine And Engine Cooling9——
Electrical System8—2
Suspension51—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Dodge Stealth; the 4 below cover build years 1991 to 1996. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Dodge Stealth — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
02V143002Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)1991–1996
96V143003Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1991–1994
95V103003Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1991
93V033001Power Train:driveline1991
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

02V143002 was opened in 2002 on cars built from 1991: 11 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 176 reports on the Dodge Stealth, 2.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Dodge Stealth — complaint severity
OutcomeDodge StealthAll vehicles
Complaints filed1761,116,631
Involved a crash4 (2.3%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (1.1%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported458,047
Deaths reported52,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 60% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Dodge Stealth share of that is 176 complaints over 95 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Dodge Stealth
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems262 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space12 cu ftUsed prices54 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1991–1996

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Dodge Stealth VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 176 NHTSA complaints from 95 Stealth runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Stealth production run has the most complaints?

JB3XE74CXNY, a 1992 build, with 10 complaints. The typical Stealth run has 1.9.

Which Stealth years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1992 is heaviest at 2.7 complaints per run and 1995 lightest at 1.

How many Stealth complaints involve a crash?

2.3% of 176 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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