1999 Dodge Stratus engine and engine cooling problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Dodge Stratus — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 21, 2008
“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…”
filed Apr 26, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only…
68332810 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 7, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 14 | 19% |
| 2005 Stratus | 14 | 23% |
| 2004 Stratus | 22 | 15% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 48 | 32% |
| 2001 Stratus | 58 | 31% |
| 2000 Stratus | 23 | 11% |
| 1998 Stratus | 121 | 44% |
| 1997 Stratus | 158 | 45% |
| 1996 Stratus | 335 | 60% |
| 1995 Stratus | 106 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.