1997 Dodge Stealth Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stealth years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge Stealth. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Stealth model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Dodge Stealth
Dodge Stealth photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Dodge Stealth problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Power Train1100%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 Dodge Stealth recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge Stealth.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When driving at 45 mph transmission went out, and the fluid leaked out of the vehicle.also, there was a short within the electrical system, and the battery had to be replaced. Brake fluid leaked out from the brakes, and a fire broke out due to a short within electrical system. *ak

Power Train · received Sep 22, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 848392

Other Dodge Stealth years

← 1996 Stealth

YearComplaintsRecalls
199710
1996 Stealth11
1995 Stealth131

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Stealth?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Stealth?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Dodge Stealth a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stealth model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.