1998 Dodge Stratus power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Dodge Stratus — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the gear shifted from park without the key in the ignition. The contact also stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v02100…”
filed Jun 18, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. The vehicle was repaired under recall # 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift). The dealer stated that the shift linkage cable was not a part of the recall and will not repair the vehicle for free. The vehicle has not…”
filed Jun 18, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND…Campaign 04V021000 · Jan 13, 2004
Power Train problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 Stratus | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 Stratus | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 Stratus | 21 | 10% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 Stratus | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 Stratus | 60 | 11% |
| 1995 Stratus | 55 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.