1995 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 19%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge Stratus, 19% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife complained of brake pedal travel further than normal. Upon investigation, I discovered that one of the bolt studs that holds the master cylinder to the power brake booster was broken off and missing. The master cylinder was pushed out of the booster to about a 30 degeree angle. The remaining stud was still in place but bent badly to one side. If there had been a panic stop required, I feel that the master cylinder could have separated from the booster, with the effect of having no braking effectiveness. This could have resulted in a serious accident or fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #10010310, filed 2003-03, 52,000 miles“I had the rear brakes for the 1995 Dodge Stratus replaced on 3/01/2007 becouse brakes were worn out, and have since then had them replace 3 different times. Mechanic shop could not figure out why. They replaced everything and back brakes were still locking. I bought this car used to do my mail route on 8/03/2006 from a used car dealer, and did not know of any recalls. Also, the car swerved when hitting the brakes. Replaced brake lines, brake shoes, cylenders, drums and springs.”
NHTSA complaint #10196632, filed 2007-07“In october of 99' our car stopped running when brakes applied on i75 during a construction zone. It then stopped running 5 more times that day (10/02/99). We took the vehicle in to find the problem. But we informed that nothing showed on the diginostics. This has been a repeated problem for 4 months. 2 of those months our car sat at freedom Dodge of lexington with people telling us the could not get it to duplicate. …”
NHTSA complaint #717001, filed 2000-01“I had more to report, but I ran out of space, catalytic converter, engine starter, and EGR valave has also been replace. This car has been a nightmare. Almost forgot, the air conditioning had to be replace again at 51,000 milles/”
NHTSA complaint #715334, filed 1999-11“The car was stopping normally on clean dry pavement from 35 MPH and when slowed to about 25 MPH the brake pedal dropped approximatly .25 inches a whirring noise came from under the hood and the brakes seemed to totally free wheel. I pumped the brakes to no avail and stepped on the brake pedal as hard as I could and the car continued to roll with no apparent braking. I looked at the dash and no warning lights were lit . After I carefully limped home with one hand on the parking brake I checked the fluid and it was normal.”
NHTSA complaint #755429, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 96V075000May 3, 1996The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.Covers: Dodge Stratus 1995–1996, Neon 1995–1996, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996 +2 more
- 96V074000May 2, 1996Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.Covers: Dodge Stratus 1995–1996, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Plymouth Breeze 1996
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 10% |
| 2004 | 11 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 43 | 16% |
| 1997 | 44 | 13% |
| 1996 | 65 | 12% |
| 1995 | 60 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Stratus
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology