1999 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 17%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 17% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“My girl friend came home and said the car was smoking so I went to look at it and yes smoke was coming from the firewall side of the motor right above the exhaust manifold .I did some research and found a recall on the high pressure hose for the power steering pump so I called the number given and chrysler set me up with haddad Dodge in bakersfield california we set an appointment for the repairs to be done , I brought the car to them and they kept it for 4 days I called them about the car and they said it was ready I picked it up later that afternoon drove approx 6 miles home it was smoking…”
NHTSA complaint #10628849, filed 2014-08, 103,932 miles“This is the second time this has happened. Lost all instrumentation: speed,fuel,RPM,etc,at 50mph. Just prior to this, the ABS light came on. The first fix included a new battery last year, three alternators until one worked (do not think this was the problem), and some kind of a harness which was rubbing on the engine? And creating a short. This problem could be the reason for all the car fires. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10554121, filed 2013-11, 152,275 miles“When attempting to stop at a red light brakes failed. As a result, the brake pedal depressed to the floor. Consumer had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10079997, filed 2004-06, 76,000 miles“I bought a car in jan 2020 which has been sitting a few/couple years and I found 3 recalls on it. 1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4. I emailed u s customer care/ Dodge customer care and got mail back stating yes on 3 recalls and a dealer in reno nv to call. I called and service and parts dept said yes on recalls. Bring it in to check and advise to fix. Got mutil mails from customer care stating they had car under last owner and I told them I was new owner. Next mail was, claim/s are closed. I asked why now 3 times and no answer except a take survey. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301605, filed 2020-01“I have been purchasing brake pads every six months. There is a loud squeaking noise on the brakes. I have reviewed recalls, but nothing has been replaced. I have not received any letters concerning the recalls. The two recalls are 99v244000 (hydraulic:lines) and 00v196000 (hydraulic lines). Jim burke buick needs to repair whatever needs to be done. Something is wrong with my brakes, but I am not quite sure.”
NHTSA complaint #756015, filed 2001-12Related 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 1999 Dodge Stratus
53 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 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 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