Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Stratus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Stratus has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 251 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V001000 STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V244000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37 complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Of the 251 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 59 a fire; across all 251 complaints, owners report 18 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge Stratus shows a below-average reliability, with recurring issues in the engine, steering, and brakes, as reflected by high complaint counts. Multiple recalls highlight weaknesses in suspension and fuel systems, aggravating potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| braking system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil and filter every 3,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Flush brake fluid every two years
- Inspect timing belt every 60,000 miles
- Check tire alignment annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Steering wheel vibration
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Difficulty in gear shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Stratus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.