1996 Dodge Stratus steering problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of [xxx] (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (vin#[xxx]). *mr the a/c leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. There was steering oscillation when driven…”
filed Jan 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 Stratus | 13 | 21% |
| 2004 Stratus | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 Stratus | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 Stratus | 66 | 31% |
| 1999 Stratus | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 Stratus | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 Stratus | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 23 | 7% |
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.