1996 Dodge Stratus structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
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, 2019Use 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, 2019Repair 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
Structure problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 Stratus | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Stratus | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 Stratus | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 Stratus | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Stratus | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 Stratus | 8 | 3% |
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.