1999 Dodge Stratus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 4% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 4 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.
“I was stopping the car to park and suddenly it accelerated by itself, brakes didnt stop the car not even parking brake and crash ocurred damaging property and the car itself. Car was towed to dealer but cause was not found.”
NHTSA complaint #10067923, filed 2004-04, 73,000 miles“At highway speeds there are sudden and unexplained decreases of about 500 RPM and a minor reduction in speed. Dealer is unable to resolve and warranty is about to expire. Friend reports same problem with a chrysler sirrus and chrysler says cars were desgined that way. I consider this a safety hazard that deserves resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #745040, filed 2001-05“Consumer pressed down on throttle & it stuck to floor. Vehicle wouldn't stop even after pressing brakes & pulling up parking brake. Vehicle continued to jump curve onto sidewalk back into parking lot. Consumer steered vehicle away from wall. Was able to turn motor off. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Also, manufacture documented the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #875995, filed 2000-12“Have had another failure of speed sensor, dated 8/26/02. Also have co-worker with 1999 chrysler sebring who has alos had this speed sensor failure. Tow truck driver diagnosed first failure, stating I have towed a bunch of these in for this same problem .”
NHTSA complaint #766280, filed 2002-08“Vehicle accelerated while consumer's foot was on the brake. There was no indication of a problem with the brakes when taken to a repair shop. The only problem found was vehicle idling high.”
NHTSA complaint #10101758, filed 2004-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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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