Complaints
344
Crashes
27
Fires
65
Injuries
19
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Stratus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
Avg mileage:99,085 mi
Fires:19
#225 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:62,633 mi
Fires:3
#321 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Stratus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 29 | — | 19 | 99,085 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 25 | — | 3 | 62,633 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 12 | 83,627 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 2 | — | 80,667 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | — | 4 | 122,452 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | 1 | 40,700 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 4 | 66,745 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | 2 | 113,234 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 8 | — | 1 | 105,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | 1 | 111,218 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | 1 | 4 | 117,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 3 | 91,500 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | 2 | 133,182 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 123,029 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 175,081 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
19
Avg Miles
99,085
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,633
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
83,627
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,667
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
122,452
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,700
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
66,745
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,234
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,500
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,218
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
117,500
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
91,500
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
133,182
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,029
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,081
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Stratus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Dodge Stratus has 344 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Stratus?
Top reported problems: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections (29 complaints, avg 99,085 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (25 complaints, avg 62,633 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads (21 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 1999 Dodge Stratus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,009 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Stratus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Stratus include 27 crash-related reports, 65 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 2 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 1999 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Dodge Stratus?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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