1998 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 16%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,172miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge Stratus, 16% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,172 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS and the braking system quit working I got on the freeway and I had breaks by the time I got three off ramps later to get off the freeway I had no brakes they didn't work in the pedal went all the way to the floor causing and accident”
NHTSA complaint #10861912, filed 2016-04, 1,000 miles“I started the car, placed my foot on the brake and it went to the floor. I exited the vehicle and found a large pool of fluid on the right front of the car. Abs and brake light came on. Master cylinder was near empty. I had the car towed to my local mechanic and he found that all the brake lines (6?) were leaking at the ABS pump. This is the car my wife drives. My wife! I am anal with regard to my vehicles condition and maintenance. To have a failure like this on a what is supposed to be a quality american made vehicle is absurd and totally unacceptable! …”
NHTSA complaint #10441989, filed 2011-12, 127,000 miles“Brakes, outer tie rod, brake calipers, engine oil inner seal. Brake pads, since I have owned this car I have replaced the brake pads 20 times every 3 months and the brake caliber on the right rear this will make the 9th time I am running out of money on this car the front brakes and hubs have been replaced several times have all my receipts and can prove the work that has been done on my car cost of oil leak repair was over $800.00 dollars and guess what I will have the car paid for this month and I am still working on the wheels and brakes I need some help with this car and the dealership I…”
NHTSA complaint #10093468, filed 2004-10, 97,526 miles“When the brakes were applied vehicle did not stop, resulting in a collision. Prior to the collision the brakes failed, and consumer jumped a curb, consumer turned the vehicle off, and that stopped the vehicle. The vehicle airbag did not deploy. As a result of the collision the vehicle was declared a total wreck by met life insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10087492, filed 2004-09, 45,343 miles“1st brake failure, 15,000 miles, second at 40,000 miles. Engineering defect, not enough surface area to compensate for cab forward design. Many of your complaints about anti-lock brakes have nothing to do with the hydraulics. Lets get this recalled before some one gets killed. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over artemis**725472”
NHTSA complaint #10006367, filed 2000-07, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V244000Sep 15, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.Covers: Dodge Stratus 1998–1999, Chrysler Cirrus 1998–1999, Plymouth Breeze 1998–1999
Brakes: 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 1998 Dodge Stratus
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology