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Interior lightingPart report

1996 Dodge Stratus Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 554 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1996 Dodge Stratus, 1% of the 554 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Trunk cargo light stays on while door is closed. Light was so hot that it burned through a camping bag. Also light is without protective shield. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Can NHTSA help in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #840978, filed 1999-06

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200211%
200121%
200021%
199910%
199710%
199631%
199510%

Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Engine cooling
335 complaints
Brakes
65 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Suspension
32 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Equipment
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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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