1996 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1996 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle unexpectedly engulfed into flames. The vehicle was unoccupied and the fire department extinguished the flames, which originated underneath the hood. The vehicle was completely destroyed and remained at the…”
filed Mar 26, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the horn would activate without command at anytime and the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer repaired the failure, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance…”
filed Jul 21, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 Stratus | 5 | 8% |
| 2004 Stratus | 16 | 11% |
| 2003 Stratus | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 19 | 10% |
| 2000 Stratus | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 Stratus | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 Stratus | 31 | 9% |
| 1995 Stratus | 41 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.