1999 Dodge Stratus service brakes, hydraulic problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Dodge Stratus — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, the engine stalled without warning, and would not restart. The vehicle was pushed to a nearby independent repair shop, who determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Afterwards, a strong smell of gasoline was present inside the vehicle…”
filed Nov 13, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated that a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger brake area and the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor. The first incident occurred at 35 mph during dry and clear road conditions. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 03/15/06…”
filed Jul 11, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Stratus | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 10 | 7% |
| 2001 Stratus | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Stratus | 27 | 13% |
| 1998 Stratus | 42 | 15% |
| 1997 Stratus | 42 | 12% |
| 1996 Stratus | 62 | 11% |
| 1995 Stratus | 56 | 18% |
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.