1999 Dodge Stratus problems
Owners have filed 344 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Stratus with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 19.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 16%.
Complaints344
Crashes27
Fires65
Injuries19
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 19.5% · 67
Engine and engine cooling 16.0% · 55
Steering 14.5% · 50
Electrical system 10.2% · 35
Power train 9.9% · 34
Unknown or other 3.8% · 13
Visibility 3.5% · 12
Vehicle speed control 2.9% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 65 describe a fire, 19 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Dodge Stratus in this data, 1999 sits 4th by complaint volume. 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 92,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I have been purchasing brake pads every six months. There is a loud squeaking noise on the brakes. I have reviewed recalls, but nothing has been replaced. I have not received any letters concerning the recalls. The two recalls are 99v244000 (hydraulic:lines) and 00v196000 (hydraulic lines). Jim burke buick needs to repair whatever needs to be done. Something is wrong with my brakes, but I am not quite sure. Service brakes, hydraulic
During normal operation of vehicle and when pushing down on pedal, pedal would push back, and there was vibration. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and cause of this defect were warped front brake rotors. Also, rear brake drums warped/ front and rear brake pads separated. This defect has been covered by vehicle's warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Service brakes, hydraulic
The vehicle's had multiple brake problems. *Nm the brakes squealed, the caliper was found cracked, the rear wheel cylinders leaked fluid and the rear brake shoes were worn into the metal of the drums, and the rotor(s) were found with a hard spot. *Sc Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Dodge Stratus years
1996 776 complaints · 46.4% engine and engine cooling 1997 451 complaints · 39.2% engine and engine cooling 1998 334 complaints · 36.8% engine and engine cooling 2000 270 complaints · 24.4% steering 2001 269 complaints · 22.3% engine and engine cooling 2002 193 complaints · 24.9% engine and engine cooling