1995 Dodge Stratus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 7%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,642miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge Stratus, 7% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,642 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took my car to get the power steering fixed after it stopped working. The repair shop called me and told me the car's engine had caught on fire and that they were not liable. I retrieved the vehicle and have since had to repair all of the electronics, hoses, hood, and paint in the engine compartment area.”
NHTSA complaint #10176089, filed 2006-12, 113,642 miles“Numerous failures-since I bought this 95 Dodge Stratus with only 30,000 miles. 1) engine making a knocking noise-I took car to the Dodge dealership-buchanan & young in burnsville, nc and had a new head gasket put on. 2) I replaced the battery because the car wouldn't start. I also replaced the battery cables, so the car would start, but this did not solve the problem. I replaced the starter to try to get the car to start. I still often have to get out and peck on the starter with a screwdriver to get it to start---even after I had a new starter put on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132764, filed 2005-08, 31,000 miles“Dodge has several items wrong with there front ends.never telling the public.my Dodge has steering noise from day one.Dodge has 29 items in there sys.19 computor ,ihave the top 5 items wrong with my Dodge.no dealer around me have ever replaced a return line from the steering cooler,this line has very little PSI. In it.when the said line lets go you lose all steering fluid and steering.Dodge will not help with this matter I must do this repair my self,about 8hrs. Labor and $17.00 in parts.”
NHTSA complaint #742008, filed 2001-03“We brought the car back to dealer several times with no satisfaction. When we finally realized what the problem was the warrantee was over. I will never ever buy a car from saturn again, new or used.”
NHTSA complaint #706291, filed 1999-05“First incident involved loss of steering control on a right turn. Steering wheel locked and I had to brake hard. Second incident was again a right hand turn in an intersection, the wheels locked and though I was turning right the car went straight towards oncoming traffic. Braked hard, lucky car behind me swerved. There is steering related safety recall on 95 Stratus, but dealer says my car is not covered and wants me to pay over 600 $ for repairs. Chrysler customer service is rude and callous, refused to acknowledge steering failure as a serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #752874, filed 2001-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 | 13 | 21% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 | 66 | 31% |
| 1999 | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 42 | 8% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Stratus
106 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSuspension
24 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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