Model year record

1995 Dodge Stratus

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 462 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V183000

Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
685,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-10-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V063000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
91,544
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-20
Owners notified
1998-03-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety risk

FAILURE OF A SEAT BELT ANCHOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SEAT BELT PROTECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR FLOOR ATTACHMENTS FOR PROPER POSITIONING. IF THE ANCHOR WAS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED, THE ORIENTATION WILL BE CORRECTED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V201000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
599,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1997-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V075000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-03
Owners notified
1996-06-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V074000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-02
Owners notified
1996-07-08

Defect description

CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Safety risk

IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V006000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-11
Owners notified
1996-04-22

Defect description

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine6688,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4470,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline34
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip28
Air bags: frontal1998,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition15181,075 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1352,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint831,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8
Unknown or other7
Electrical system: ignition: module6
Electrical system: wiring697,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections5113,642 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Power train4181,075 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly431,000 mi
Suspension: front4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm4
Visibility: windshield4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
Engine and engine cooling3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)3
Seats3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure3
Suspension: front: control arm3
Tires3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element3
Electrical system231,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2181,075 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline276,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, other2
Interior lighting2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)210 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: rear/other2132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: linkages2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Suspension: rear2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Air bags1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid163,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift164,295 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.