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Dodge Stratus 1995 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1995 Dodge Stratus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

318Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V006000.

Brakes70 complaints

70 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 96V074000, 96V075000.

Power Train59 complaints

59 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V021000, 98V183000.

Electrical System42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V201000.

Steering24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V063000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V021000Reported January 13, 2004 - 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 2,315,768 vehicles across all affected models.

96V006000Reported January 11, 1996 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V074000Reported May 2, 1996 - 90,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 90,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V075000Reported May 3, 1996 - 151,800 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 151,800 vehicles across all affected models.

97V201000Reported November 13, 1997 - 599,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 599,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V063000Reported March 20, 1998 - 91,544 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 91,544 vehicles across all affected models.

98V183000Reported August 6, 1998 - 685,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 685,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03002Opened May 7, 2003 - Closed July 22, 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA97016Opened September 29, 1997 - Closed November 20, 1997

LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V201000.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE97009Opened March 13, 1997 - Closed September 29, 1997

LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199524
199639
199727
199841
199956
200046
200132
200217
20039
20045
20058
20067
20073
20082
20091
20101
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.