Model year record

1999 Dodge Stratus

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 344 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V001000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,299
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-05
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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 99V244000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
366,508
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-15
Owners notified
1999-11-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT.

Safety risk

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 843. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TUBE COULD LEAK, REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE-HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKING SYSTEM, AND RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP. IF THE TUBE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT, IT WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT EXISTS, THE TUBE WILL BE FASTENED WITH A CLIP.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections29100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2560,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads21
Electrical system2089,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor18
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline13
Power train: automatic transmission1369,000 mi
Steering13140,000 mi
Unknown or other1384,500 mi
Air bags: frontal811,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling854,000 mi
Power train8127,182 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift871,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Electrical system: wiring5100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood591,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner579,000 mi
Service brakes5135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5123,029 mi
Suspension5177,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system478,239 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic476,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls430,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission340,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seat belts: rear/other337,480 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Steering: rack and pinion3
Suspension: front3
Tires3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2140,000 mi
Engine2200,000 mi
Equipment283,000 mi
Exterior lighting292,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2156,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers288,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal273,000 mi
Visibility292,000 mi
Air bags1
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay145,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings179,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe154,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift154,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly122,000 mi
Fuel system, other1150,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system122,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices168,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1103,932 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)179,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1131,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1154,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure1
Structure: body192,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times 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.