1997 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 13%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,153miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 13% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,153 miles. 5 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.
“Abs brake system broke at about 13000 miles. Olympic Dodge says that I must replace both the left and right front spindles. That they are cracked. I brought the car into the dealer on 07/10/2002. They have ordered the parts which cost over $300.00. How can 2 spindles fail at the same time. How can they fail with only 13000 miles on the odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #764160, filed 2002-07“Right front brake line was rubbing on something. I have brake line to prove that there was something wrong cryl/Dodge said because I had car towed to my repair place there was nothing thay could or would do for me.and this was not a problem. I have my 5 speed trans. Rebuilt and headlights replaced because of water getting in them.”
NHTSA complaint #721709, filed 2000-04“Vehicle losing over a quart of oil a week. I noticed oil loss a couple of weeks after I purchased the car , but attributed it to normal break in. Now it leaks down on to the exhaust system and may pose a fire hazard. The front brake rotors have been replaced 2 times and are in need of replacement again. They warp in a very short period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #713593, filed 1999-10“This is the 3rd time this has happened. When turning and brakes are applied there is a bad grinding in the front end the brakes go soft and stop working the car continues rolling as if I didn't have my foot on the brakes at all. It goes in for service on tuesday. I have had it at 2 other dealers for other brake problems.”
NHTSA complaint #712659, filed 1999-10“Upon being struck in the left front wheel well, near the battery, my car bursted into flames. The vehicle continued to travel another 200 feet desipite various methods of application of the brakes. I then deployed the emergency brake. The vehicle didn't stop until the power cut off and the finally died.”
NHTSA complaint #714470, filed 1999-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 10% |
| 2004 | 11 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 43 | 16% |
| 1997 | 44 | 13% |
| 1996 | 65 | 12% |
| 1995 | 60 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Stratus
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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