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1999 Dodge Stratus Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 251 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 2% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.

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.

“The paint on the front bumper of the car is falling off because it did not adhere well to the plastic. A large area now is only black plastic and paint continues to flake off any of the plastic parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10041011, filed 2003-10, 88,000 miles

“The contact owns 1999 Dodge Stratus. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the interior and exterior lights failed to illuminate. The contact also stated the power windows and door locks failed to work properly. The contact stated the failure was due to the wiring harness. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,100.”

NHTSA complaint #10427858, filed 2011-09, 92,000 miles

“While traveling, transmission would not shift into next gear correctly. Would suddenly slam into gear, and cause vehicle to jerk forward. Rear brakes make noise. Consumer states steering wheel lock up. Windshield washer is not working. Rear bumper is coming loose. The vehicle also has noisy a suspension.”

NHTSA complaint #897576, filed 2001-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200645%
200535%
200496%
200368%
200275%
200195%
200063%
199942%
199821%
199793%
1996132%
199583%

Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Engine cooling
53 complaints
Steering
49 complaints
Brakes
42 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Stratus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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