1996 Dodge Stratus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,504miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Dodge Stratus, 3% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,504 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm not sure what lead up to the failure. I have a bad oil leak I was told it was a rear seal and that it shouldn't go bad I'm checking with you because I don't these things I know I love that car I have a paid out 100's of dollars to get the brakes fixed now this. Are there any recalls for this. I can't drive the car right now because the oil leaks out so bad. I'm just guessing on a date because I'm not sure I would appreciate any information you might have for me I'm unsure of what the mileage may have been when the leak started the car was parked when I noticed a puddle of oil underneath.”
NHTSA complaint #10245260, filed 2008-10, 150,000 miles“I just bought a 1996 Dodge Stratus and it has mutiple problems. The main thing is it stalls and dies while your driving down the road and has almost caused a crash more than once. It has recalls and iam going to take it to have it fixed. It also has other problems like with the door locks,the hood and the trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #10405993, filed 2011-06, 155,008 miles“Information request regarding 1996 Dodge Stratus recalls. The vehicle has experienced many problems. The consumer would like to know if the vehicle has any recalls, if so were they completed. The consumer would also like to know if she is due reimbursement for any components she had replaced that were recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10055252, filed 2004-01“There was a shudder type sound and the transmission locked up, the car lost power, brakes did not work properly and lights came on the dashboard. The car locked in drive and could not be put into any other gear. The driver had to put the emergency brake on. Eventually the vehicle was forced into gear.”
NHTSA complaint #540744, filed 1998-09“While driving at about 65 MPH car started jerking, and engine check light came on. Then it locked up, and consumer had to make a sudden stop on the side of the road. Consumer had to have car towed to a mechanic, mechanic said consumer needed a new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #856358, filed 2000-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Stratus
335 complaintsBrakes
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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