1999 Dodge Stratus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 4% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,932 miles. 3 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.
“While filling up my gas tank the fuel spilled everywhere and when I checked it out the fuel neck line (filler) broke away from the frame of the car. I cannot find a replacement and chrysler has these items on back order I understand. I am wondering if their is a recall. I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus.”
NHTSA complaint #10381673, filed 2011-02, 150,000 miles“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“Experienced several instances of vehicle stop and stall during at various speeds over the past 3 weeks. We treated the gas for possible water, changed fuel filter, but problem persisted. Ran checks and determined it was a fuel pump problem. I removed the oringinal pump and noted that the wiring was bare and burned all the way through to the inside. I saved the pump to show, and will contact dealer tommorrow. I noted several similar complaints on your site, this is very scary considering what could happen with this problem, I think everyone who owns this car needs to check this out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067786, filed 2004-04, 81,500 miles“Dt: while driving the vehicle just stopped running. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was burned. The mechanic gave the faulty fuel pump back tot he consumer. Dealer was contacted but the consumer preferred to take the vehicle to her mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they called the mechanic to confirm her story.”
NHTSA complaint #10137844, filed 2005-10, 143,000 miles“1999 Dodge Stratus with fuel gauge problems. Consumer states that the fuel gauge shows various value even if the tank is empty. Consumer stated that the vehicle stopped on the highway due to this problem. Consumer sent in additional information in a voq. Updated 04/14/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10217170, filed 2008-01, 22,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 24 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Stratus
53 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
12 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.
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