no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1999 Dodge StratusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 251 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Stratus, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Dodge Stratus has problems
251 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
53Engine and engine cooling8 crash/fire/injury
49Steering27 crash/fire/injury
37Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
34Power train5 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system22 crash/fire/injury
10Visibility
10Vehicle speed control
10Air bags
9Equipment
4913 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 53 | 8 |
| Steering | 49 | 27 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 37 | 4 |
| Power train | 34 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 22 |
| Visibility | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| Air bags | 10 | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 49 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1999 Dodge Stratus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other Stratus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stratus median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1999 Dodge Stratus safety ratings
1999 Dodge Stratus 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Dodge Stratus, and the recalls they led to.
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKLed to recall 04V-021
- POWER STEERING FLUID FIRESNo recall
- SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATENo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 06V-001
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKNo recall
In owners' words
What Stratus owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE PARKED AT A STORE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD CAUGHT FIRE. THE PUERTO RICO POLICE DEPARTMENT FILED REPORT NUMBER 200835803237. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE HER INSURANCE COMPANY INVESTIGATE THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND CAUSED THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT…
TL* - THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING INCIDENT, THE AIR AND THE HEAT OPERATES ONLY ON HIGH OR OFF, THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY FOR THIS INCIDENT; HOWEVER, IT RECURRED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY…
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