Complaints
462
Crashes
30
Fires
15
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge Stratus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#166 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:112,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#244 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:77,228 mi
Crash-related:1
#334 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge Stratus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 66 | 1 | — | 112,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 44 | 1 | — | 77,228 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 34 | — | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 28 | 4 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 19 | 15 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 15 | — | — | 181,075 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 13 | 1 | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 8 | — | 1 | 31,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 6 | — | 1 | 97,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 5 | — | 2 | 119,321 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
66
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,500
Automatic Transmission
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,228
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
28
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
19
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Electrical System:Ignition
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
181,075
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
119,321
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge Stratus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1995 Dodge Stratus has 462 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 66 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (66 complaints, avg 112,500 mi); Automatic Transmission (44 complaints, avg 77,228 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (34 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,453 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge Stratus include 30 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge Stratus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Dodge Stratus?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Stratus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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