1998 Dodge Stratus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%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 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Dodge Stratus, 3% of the 272 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I noticed my car oil light came on - so I checked the oil and much to my amazement I showed no oil level on the dip-stick so I added oil until it showed on the dip-stick which ended up being 2 qts low. Since january I have added at least 3 qts a day, costing me a numerous amount of money. Also my windshield has been cracking since feb, 99 the crack has almost reached the drivers side.”
NHTSA complaint #719821, filed 2000-03“Dt: consumer stated there was a fire in the driver's side door panel. The power windows did not work. Consumer believed this was the source of the fire. The car was not drivable. Took it to a local dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10127512, filed 2005-07“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a very loud noise coming from the brakes. Also, the consumer is having problems with the passenger's window, where there is air coming through the window. In addition, the turn signal lights work intermittently. The cosnumer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #830987, filed 1998-11“When heat is being used windows and windshield fog up, causing poor driver visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer, please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #857384, filed 2000-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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