1997 Dodge Stealth Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge Stealth problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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
Other Dodge Stealth years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Stealth | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Stealth | 13 | 1 |
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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.