1995 Dodge Stratus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 17%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge Stratus, 17% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Car has had transmission rebuilt three times. First time it was rebuilt by dealer at approximately 85000 miles because of rough shifting. Second time at 150000 miles at transmission re-builder because of it consistently going in to limp mode. After several return visits, they still could not fix the problem. I drove the car for 10000 miles being careful of conditions that I was in case it slipped in to limp mode. I eventually took it to a different shop to have it rechecked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132316, filed 2005-08, 148,000 miles“I purchased the car and the car would start to bounce down to first gear and now will not come out of first gear.I have tried to have it worked on but the transmition shop could not fix the problem either!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10112783, filed 2005-03, 10 miles“I am filing this complaint with respect to a 1995 Dodge Stratus. The Dodge Stratus is equipped with a device which I assume is tied in with the car's electronics or computer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112615, filed 2005-03, 98,000 miles“Consumer received a recall letter. Called a dealer, and was told to bring the vehicle in. After waiting she was told there were no parts. Consumer made another appointment, after arriving and waiting for two hours the part was not in, and she was told it would be one month. The recall was on shift interlock.”
NHTSA complaint #10087448, filed 2004-08, 64,295 miles“Request for refund for all repairs made to transmission that was in the recall . The consumer's transmission failed prior to recall notification. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of the repair. The radiator was replaced. The engine mount assembly was replaced. The ignition was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10083763, filed 2004-07, 181,075 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key…Covers: Dodge Stratus 1995–1999, Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
- 98V183000Aug 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the…Covers: Dodge Stratus 1995–1998, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1998, Sebring 1996–1998 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 | 21 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 | 60 | 11% |
| 1995 | 55 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Stratus
106 complaintsBrakes
60 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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