1998 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Dodge Stratus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Having issues with dash and headlight dimming,also radio goes off and looses memory,door locks won't work when radio goes off. Burnt out defogger relay and power amp fuse with no power amp, also had to replace horn relay yet taking all those relays out and problem still happens. Already checked…”
filed Nov 1, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenace, it was discovered that the front ball joint and control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. On two separate occasions, the…”
filed Aug 26, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 Stratus | 5 | 8% |
| 2004 Stratus | 16 | 11% |
| 2003 Stratus | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 19 | 10% |
| 2000 Stratus | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 Stratus | 31 | 9% |
| 1996 Stratus | 36 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 41 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.