1998 Dodge Stratus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about 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 2 complaints about the body and structure 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.
“First horn was blowing out of control, than the engine we got it fixed, or so we thought ,than got the starter fix drove it 2 weeks and now it turns over but does nothing so it's sitting in my yard not working and am sick of it so far I have paid out over a grand and this car don't work just why,oh god just why.I have paid some of everything you think of one that car I have had it towards so much state farm wanted to cancel my insurance, okay let's begin.starter replaced,eg road valve senser,valley + pipe, ignition coil,ignition relay,temperature senser,ignition wire, rotor, injector, brush…”
NHTSA complaint #10945788, filed 2017-01Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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