The ABS and the braking system quit working I got on the freeway and I had breaks by the time I got three off ramps later to get off the freeway I had no brakes they didn't work in the pedal went all the way to the floor causing and accident
1998 Dodge Stratus brakes problems
43 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,526. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 97,526
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14
- Foundation components13
- Foundation components: disc8
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: disc: pads3
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Stratus brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Stratus brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
- Risk
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
Recall number 99V244000 · Recall details
What 1998 Dodge Stratus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I started the car, placed my foot on the brake and it went to the floor. I exited the vehicle and found a large pool of fluid on the right front of the car. Abs and brake light came on. Master cylinder was near empty. I had the car towed to my local mechanic and he found that all the brake lines (6?) were leaking at the ABS pump. This is the car my wife drives. My wife! I am anal with regard to my vehicles condition and maintenance. To have a failure like this on a what is supposed to be a "quality american made vehicle" is absurd and totally unacceptable! My brothers 1999 honda, my step son's 1991 nissan stanza (recently sold) a 1993 geo prizm (I.e. Toyota corolla!!!) recently sold had zero rust on any brake fitting, brake line or fuel line. I had no brake issues previously.
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. There were two fires that originated in the right rear wheel. The contact stated the dealership did some work on the vehicle, and when he got the vehicle back he had the same problem. The fires were due to a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system. The fires occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The first fire was on july 2005, and the second occurred on august 2005. *ak
Safety defect in 1998 *bf on several occasions extended stopping distance was experienced resulting in an accident. The consumer admits that she may have hit the gas instead of the brake while attempting to stop for a red light. *tt campaign id number : 99v244000
Brakes, outer tie rod, brake calipers, engine oil inner seal. Brake pads, since I have owned this car I have replaced the brake pads 20 times every 3 months and the brake caliber on the right rear this will make the 9th time I am running out of money on this car the front brakes and hubs have been replaced several times have all my receipts and can prove the work that has been done on my car cost of oil leak repair was over $800.00 dollars and guess what I will have the car paid for this month and I am still working on the wheels and brakes I need some help with this car and the dealership I purchased the car from will not respond to my questions about the brakes, and the engine problems I am having.
When the brakes were applied vehicle did not stop, resulting in a collision. Prior to the collision the brakes failed, and consumer jumped a curb, consumer turned the vehicle off, and that stopped the vehicle.*ak the vehicle airbag did not deploy. As a result of the collision the vehicle was declared a total wreck by met life insurance company.
The vehicle lost oil, and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when applied. The dealer replaced the brake tube and clamp.
Brakes went out, and pedal went all the way to the floor while driving. Thiscould have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
On several occasions, consumer had problems with shutting the driver side and passenger side door, consumer noticed that the door latches were coming undone, dealer replaced at owners expense.
The brakes fail every 6~11 months / 6000~11000 miles, have replaced calipers, pads, rotors, drums, shoes, wheel cylinders multiple times.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Stratus brakes
Does the 1998 Dodge Stratus have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge Stratus, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Stratus brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,526 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Stratus brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad brakes?
The Dodge Stratus model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (64 complaints), 1995 (62 complaints) and 1997 (44 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Stratus problems
Engine 123Transmission 24Steering 19Airbags 17Suspension 17Electrical 11Seat belts 11Acceleration 9Visibility 7Fuel system 5Locks 3Body 2Lights 2Seats 2Wheels 2Tires 1
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