MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge Stratus

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Dodge Stratus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
251
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1998: 272 complaints 1999: 251 complaints 1999 251 2000: 216 complaints 2001: 186 complaints 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1995 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1997 1998: 272 complaints 1998 1999: 251 complaints 1999 251 2000: 216 complaints 2000 2001: 186 complaints 2001 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1995 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1997 1998: 272 complaints 1998 1999: 251 complaints 1999 251 2000: 216 complaints 2000 2001: 186 complaints 2001 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

1999: 251 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19921
1995318
1996554
1997349
1998272
1999251
2000216
2001186
2002150
200375
2004144
200562
200674
20072

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

22% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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My wife drove about 25 minutes to a flea market. Bystanders there told her that there was smoke coming out from under the vehicle. When she stopped, they told her that her vehicle is on fire and to get out. She immediately got her children out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-08

Service brakes

22% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My girl friend came home and said the car was smoking so I went to look at it and yes smoke was coming from the firewall side of the motor right above the exhaust manifold .I did some research and found a recall on the high pressure hose for the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-27

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

I bought a car in jan 2020 which has been sitting a few/couple years and I found 3 recalls on it. 1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4. I emailed u s customer care/ Dodge customer care and got mail back stating yes on 3 recalls and a dealer in reno nv to call.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-24

Also filed under Power train

Steering

20% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and rack and pinion.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While I was parallel parking my passenger saw heavy white smoke after I turned my steering wheel sharply. My steering wheel locked also. My passenger and I got out of the car and called 911. I believe I turned the ignition off before getting out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-31

Electrical system

14% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

14% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 251 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-11-22Service brakes, hydraulic99V244000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.

    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…

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    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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    2003-04-08Recall queryClosed 2003-07-16 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    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…

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    2005-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-11-07 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 2006-01-12 Power steering fluid fires
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    2006-04-10Steering06V001000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

    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.

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    2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

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    2009-08-01Equipment09E043000 Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles…

    Remedy: The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2009. Owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or…

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…

    Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

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    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge Stratus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 50 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V244000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V001000 · Steering
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge Stratus is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Stratus?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Stratus have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.