1993 Dodge Stealth ES review from North America
"Superb styling in a rice rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both interior side window seals tore near the front and would pop up and out of the door when I raised the windows. Both were replaced within the first year. The driver's side has failed again at 75,000 miles.
When the A/C unit is in recirculate mode, water must accumulate somewhere, because it begins to have a mildew odor. Problem is bad enough that I cannot use the recirculate mode.
Throttle body needed work at 40,000 miles, $175.
Had some rear suspension work done at 65,000 miles.
Brake pads and rotors turned at 75,000 miles.
At 65,000 miles I noted oil consumption, now it is quite bad, at about a quart each 1500 miles. Dealer says it is valve stem seals, which will cost $1300. I am told this is common in this engine. They call it a 'smoker' because it smokes badly at idle. Anyone else have this problem?
General comments?
Great little performance car, even though I now drive it like an old Corolla. Sometimes I still make it jump.
I plan to keep it a long time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2001 |