1995 Dodge Stratus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 318 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The heater/a.c. Switch resistor has burned, resulting in an acrid smoke that could cause fire and/or lung damage. Repeated requests to the dealer (antwerpen Dodge, randallstown, maryland) to correct problem while under warranty futile; they refused to correct it under warranty, and attempted to charge us for the repair. Please contact me so I can provide additional details. Thank you. Charles bernstein.”
NHTSA complaint #708524, filed 1999-07“When traveling in rainy weather condtions and when windshield wipers are needed, they become inoperative, reducing driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to replace any parts. Unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #846080, filed 1999-08“Window molding/cover cracked and deteriorated which allowed water to enter into vehicle. This problem could enable water to get into the electrical system and result in an electrical short or fire; dealer/manufacturer were contacted for possible recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #861863, filed 2000-05“Consumer was involved in a collision, due to location of the impact passenger's side and the vehicle caught on fire in the in the heater box, the vehicle. The cause of the fire is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #807606, filed 1997-02“Keep blowing fuses to the starter, catalyst converter needs to be replaced, had car less than 2 years failed pa state inspection twice in 1998 ,6/98 & 7/98, and 5/99. When inspected in 98 took to midas, was told that car would need to have $800 in repairs done to the brake line, was given a long list of things needed to be done, told dealer, they fixed one problem rear wheel cylinders leaked which made rear brakes go bad, dealer had another nissan dealer in pa to inspect was charged $60 to replace winshield wipers and inspect, car already had new wipers could not pass without them. …”
NHTSA complaint #715208, filed 1999-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Stratus
106 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEquipment
18 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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