1999 Dodge Stratus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 4% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,700 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 65 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger were both killed, and vehicle burned. According to the police report seatbelt usage was not determined. Most likely the driver was not belted because he was pulled from the vehicle prior to the fire. Impact speed was approximately 60-65 MPH. Cw”
NHTSA complaint #10079676, filed 2004-06, 70,000 miles“While driving 50mph noticed cow in road, slammed on brakes to avoid hitting cow, but hit the cow. Upon impact with the cow, neither air bag deployed. Entire right front was damaged. The windshield was broken. Vehicle was declared totalled by insurance company. Five individuals received emergency room treatment due to accident.”
NHTSA complaint #855117, filed 2000-01“While coming to a stop, and then proceeding to take off at about 25 MPH another car came from around the corner, and consumer's vehicle hit the other vehicle. Upon impact, none of front airbags deployed. Please provide any further infomation.”
NHTSA complaint #8001036, filed 2001-12“Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer was involved in a head on collision which caused $6000.00 in damages and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer received injuries which required extensive medical treatment.”
NHTSA complaint #10006052, filed 2003-01“While driving at approximately 20 MPH driver rearended a truck ,dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious injuries. Manufacturer claimed airbags were not deective.please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857100, filed 2000-02Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 18% |
| 2005 | 9 | 15% |
| 2004 | 15 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 20% |
| 2002 | 19 | 13% |
| 2001 | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Stratus
53 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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