1998 Dodge Stratus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 272 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Dodge Stratus, 1% of the 272 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.
“1998 Dodge Stratus 2.4l engine automatic 1. The engine is severly leaking oil. Two mechanics have looked at it and both said it needs a new head gasket. This car only has 76,000 miles on it. Upon research, this is a rampant problem. I have seen hundreds of complaints. They have changed the gasket type to fix this problem. This should be a recall item! 2. Trunk latch seems to have a sticking problem. This too seems to be a very common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10041244, filed 2003-10“On several occasions, consumer had problems with shutting the driver side and passenger side door, consumer noticed that the door latches were coming undone, dealer replaced at owners expense.”
NHTSA complaint #564914, filed 2002-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Stratus
121 complaintsBrakes
43 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 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.
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