1995 Dodge Stratus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (50) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (33) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (22)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-12-27 · campaign 10E059000 · 22,689 vehicles
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Service bulletins (88)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-02-26 · R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
valve body. these may cause over drive cycling.
Equipment 2015-04-23 · 23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
child seat tether anchor installation this bulletin describes procedures to install child seat tether anchors based on customer request. retrofits are subject to part availability. vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with oem retrofit kits.
Seat Belts 2003-04-25 · 0801003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2002-06-24 · 1802002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-08-17 · 1802001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls
Equipment 2001-05-25 · 1801201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.