Dodge Stratus — Steering
High risk
Jan 5, 2006
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the high pressure power steering hose is routed in a high temperature area, which could cause it to age prematurely and develop a l
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Other
High risk
Jan 8, 2004
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor-mounted shifter, the ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out of th
Also affects: Eagle Vision, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Lhs, Chrysler Intrepid, Chrysler Cirrus
Dodge Stratus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 28, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the right rear brake tube may contact the exhaust system clamp causing wear. If this happens, the brake tube could develop a leak, reducing the effectiveness o
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Emissions
High risk
Jan 18, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, incorrect weld wire, in combination with the stainless steel shell of the catalytic converter, will cause rusting at the weld joints and premature failure to t
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Emissions
High risk
Nov 20, 1998
Model years: 1996
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. During calibration, the purge flow monitor may have been inadvertently disabled in the area of purge flow detec
Also affects: Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Other
High risk
Aug 26, 1998
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT O
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Chrysler Sebring, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 27, 1998
Model years: 1995
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD DURING TESTING. CO
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus
Dodge Stratus — Emissions
High risk
Jan 21, 1998
Model years: 1996
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. The calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may fail to adequately control CO emissions. Correction:
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Chrysler Sebring, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Suspension
High risk
Nov 20, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint may separate due to loss of lubrication. This separation could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior war
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Chrysler Sebring, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Structure
High risk
Jun 19, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING MAY NOT REMAIN IN POSITION DURING HOOD CLOSING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH FUNCTION. LOSS OF HOOD FUNC
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 1996
Model years: 1995, 1996
On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal. Brake fluid leakage may result in diminished effectiveness of one
Also affects: Plymouth Neon, Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Neon, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 1996
Model years: 1995, 1996
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE MAY TEND TO DEVIATE FROM A
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze
Dodge Stratus — Engine
High risk
Jan 10, 1996
Model years: 1995, 1996
AN ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE PLUG MAY RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGIN
Also affects: Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Breeze, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager