1999 Dodge Stratus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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 traveling on interstate i85 in sc. The sunroof glass dislodged and flew off of the roof of my vehicle. The glass shattered on the roadway and fortunately no other vehicles were struck. After further inspection and investigation it was clear that the glass had separated from the frame of the sunroof assembly. According to the manufacturers label, it was manufactured by vermeulen - hollandia serial number 399915. Apparently there is an open voluntary recall on sunroofs manufactured by this company for separation issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808890, filed 2015-12, 144,325 miles“Compressor blew out-car shakes hard now. Self adjusting brakes don't feel right, they feel weak. Rolling windows down takes away power to the car, or AC. Brakes make unusual noises but Dodge said there was nothing wrong with them, my mechanic said they needed to be adjusted but Dodge said the brakes adjust themselves”
NHTSA complaint #10070784, filed 2004-01, 50,968 miles“1999 Dodge Stratus is making an extremly loud squealing & grinding sound which is coming from the front driver's side. The mechanics are unable to identify the problem. They have checked the brakes, rotors & steering column to no avail. The problem started when turning the vehicle to the right & now is continually making the loud noise when going straight & turning right. It also makes the noise when braking at any speed, slow or 55mph. It does not make the noise when turning left. Any assistance and/or suggestions as to what it might be will be greatly appreciated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187334, filed 2007-04, 129,424 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Stratus. The aftermarket floormats rise underneath the brake pedal and catch onto the steering column. While driving between 2-5 MPH, the steering wheel locked due to the floormat and the contact could not turn the wheel. The vehicle crashed into his other parked vehicle. The front bumper was damaged. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The contact feels that the vehicle should have a hook installed to prevent the floormat from moving. He did not have any product information regarding the floormats. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217292, filed 2008-02, 100,000 miles“1999 Dodge Stratus, unit 1 was traveling westbound in the right lane. Unit 2 was disabled on the right berm westbound. Unit 3 was entering 180 from the westbound acceleration ramp at interchange 180. Unit 3 failed to yield entering i80. Unit 1 rear trailer duels were struck by unit 3 in the right lane. Unit 3 separated from the trailer of unit 1, ran off the right side of the road, and struck unit 2. Unit # 3 failed to yield which resulted in the collision. Ohio traffic report (10-0041-91) updated 03/21/11”
NHTSA complaint #10388809, filed 2011-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Stratus
53 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 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 29, 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