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1996 Dodge Stratus structure problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Stratus2% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Structure complaints
2%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 1) transmission leak due to crack in case. Mechanic diagnosed as crack due to damaged differential carrier. Described as mounting pin broke or worked loose, allowing play in differential, banging against case. 2) faulty starter motor caused repeated failure of fuse. Fuse would blow immediately upon…

    filed Sep 11, 2000

  • The floor mat was damaged by steering column because there is no protective cover for the steering column on the floor. Yh

    filed Aug 7, 2000

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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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.