1993 Dodge Stealth Base from North America - Comments

Rear wiper switch broke the day I got the car.

Both power windows regulators died shortly after purchase.

Glove compartment hinges broke.

All speakers blew.

Water pump leaked.

Radiator fan motor burned out at 80,000.

Valve stem seals started leaking around 90,000 miles. I'd get a nice cloud of smoke at startup and after idling for awhile.

Computer blew at 110,000 miles due to leaking capacitors.

This car was more or less reliable, but not without its share of problems as I listed above. The only time it left me stranded was when the computer died. I would not recommend this car for someone on a budget who just needs a daily driver. Parts tended to be very expensive. The main caveat I would say for someone buying a Stealth or 3000GT is do not get lazy on the maintenance because this car will make you regret it.

It was however a beautiful car with a wonderful exhaust note. It would turn heads wherever I went. The suspension was excellent. It was soft enough to be a nice road trip cruiser while still being able to turn on a dime staying low, flat, and controllable the whole time. Power was pretty low though from both the single and dual cam naturally aspirated engines. The only real performer of the bunch was the Stealth RT Turbo/3000GT VR4.

I bought a 93 Stealth about a month ago. It has 142,000 miles on it. The day I bought it, it got hot (I didn't let it overheat). That cost me $75 for the thermostat at cost. One week later the passenger window regulator broke, $263 at cost. Brakes and rotors are gone and I am replacing them now. Today the driver window regulator broke (second one in a month). I have to agree, I love the car and it is a performer, but it's costing me.

The car is 12 years old. What do you expect?.The Stealth is not for poor people.

I'm driving a Stealth R/T with the DOCH, and the power is very good. The 225HP will get me to 60 in about 6.5 seconds. The car also hasn't cost me an "arm and a leg" so to speak. The suspension needs to be fixed, my radio is dead, and the A/C pully needs to be lubricated, but the car is still running extremely well... none of the problems I have keep me from driving it. My repairs will probably cost me no more than $500... and that's including the new CD player I'm getting.

1992 base model owner. I've had mine since new. 187K miles on it now. I replaced the front axles about 2 years ago. Not an easy task, because there were none to be found. That's my biggest problem now. Even if I want to fix things, there is a limited supply of parts in the whole country. The engine overheated yesterday. I pulled the thermostat (3 bolts to get it out)... started it back up and ran it a few miles without a thermostat in it. It holds temp, so I'm going to be replacing it with a new one... I think I need to replace the radiator now.. the fins are just disintegrating upon touch. I'm reluctant to put any money into it, but it has been a reliable ride for 14 year on the road.

"The car is 12 years old. What do you expect?.The Stealth is not for poor people."

Please pay attention to the listed dates. You'll notice that the first and most recent years of ownership are listed in all reviews. I bought this car in 1998 when it was 5 years old with approximately 65,000 miles. And my problems were more or less spread throughout the length of my 5 year ownership.

I bought my Stealth a month ago for 1,500. I had to replace the rear wiper motor switch $55.00, rear hatch shocks $20.00, install a decent used stereo $150.00, change the new alternator pulley from 4 groove to 6 groove $100, and other small stuff $100. I still need to replace the clutch $600.00 and charge the A/C $80.00. After this I have a sleek, fast ride. It handles fantastic and it turns a lot of heads. I'm very satisfied.