During the end of summer my car engine repeatedly shut off while driving at normal speeds (usually @20 - 40mph). I brought my car to the dealer because my car repeatedly shuts off when I turn corners or driving at low speeds of 30 or less it will just shut off in the middle of traffic. I have my 3 children in the car with me most of the time and we have faced many close accidents! Once the car's RPM shuts down the car shuts off no matter where I am. When I drive 50mph or more my car jerks. My car also accelerates while drive 40mph or less on its own in several instances I almost hit cars in front of me during red lights. My ABS light stays on all the time. I brought it to the dealer and they told me they didn't know why it was on and that it would cost $70.00 an hour for a computerized checkup which I can not afford. Another time I brought my car to the dealer for the engine shutoff problem they told me they couldn't find the problem and assumed the throttle bottle was the cause. Westminister dodge cleaned the throttle bottle and my car still continues to shutoff since summer of 2001. My air brake failed me in 9/2001, I ended up unable to stop my car from knocking off a wheel cover of a mitsubishi 4 door. My car shutoff when I tried to stop the car to avoid hitting the mitsubishi and my front end of my car (license plate nose) took off her wheelcover in which I offered to replace for $40.00. I am very afraid of what will happen next since the dealer can't find the problem. My newest problem as of 1/14/2002 is my steering wheel columm. I don't feel like I have full control of my car it kind of rides all over the rode. I don't know how much longer it will be before I get in a major accident because of unfixable car failure! I can't afford another car or trade in.
1996 Dodge Stratus: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 553 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Stratus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20041
- 20022
- 20002
- 19993
- 19984
- 19973
- 19967
- 199515
What owners say
When appyling the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide further details.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedaltravels to the floor. Also a vibrating and grinding noise occurs, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer resurfaced the rotors which did not remedy the problem. Please give further details.
This vehicle has been in the shop seven times because of a noise in the(ABS) brakes, when at low speeds the brakes failed when coming to a stop, problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.
Recalled related, ABS, brake failure, pedal went floor , loss of brake effectiveness, resulting in an accident, impact 12:00 position, speed 20mph, in for repair 3 times. 96v074000. *ak
Failure on the ABS braking system, consumer was driving at a low speed and the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak dealer stated it was nothing major, just a loose screw, consumer was injured in accident.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
- Risk
- If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Recall number 96V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Stratus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Stratus?
7 of 553 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Stratus (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Stratus?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Stratus
Fire or smoke 29Ball joint 26Brake failure 15Stalling 14Oil consumption 12No deployment 8Engine failure 8Jerking 8Loss of power 8Check engine light 7Knocking 7Overheating 7Headlights 6Power steering loss 6Fuel gauge 5
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